Chiropractic Treatment More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain

Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Here in our Cary office, Swiss Spine Clinic has helped many patients recover from back problems. If you are suffering from back pain, you've probably been tempted to take some medications to relieve the discomfort. You should know that research indicates that chiropractic care is usually a better choice than drugs when it comes to relieving this particular type of problem.

In a report published in the journal Spine experts included 101 men and women who had experienced back pain for more than 48 hours. Each individual was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 people, received chiropractic care and a placebo of the drug diclofenac. The second group of 38 participants received sham chiropractic adjustments and the real drug. The third group of 25 subjects served as the control as those subjects engaged in sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment whatsoever.

All of the participants who received some form of real treatment, whether through chiropractic care or the medication, fared better than the control patients who had no actual treatment. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the patients who received chiropractic care had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the drug.

Chiropractic Promotes Natural Healing

Because chiropractic is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps enhance healing without unwanted side effects. For instance, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, heart problems, and other serious health concerns. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic care last longer as it's purpose designed to resolve the source of the problem, not just treat the symptoms.

If you're ready to get help for your back pain naturally, then chiropractic is for you. Call and make an appointment in our Cary office with Swiss Spine Clinic today at (919) 589-0909. We'll help improve your back pain in a healthy way!

References

von Heymann WJ, Schloemer P, Timm J, Muehlbauer B. Spinal high-velocity low amplitude manipulation in acute nonspecific low back pain: a double-blind randomized controlled trial in comparison with diclofenac and placebo. Spine 2013;38(7):540-548.