Chiropractic Therapy Better Than Drugs for Back Pain

Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Here in our Philadelphia clinic, Bridesburg Spine and Injury Clinic has helped many patients recover from back problems. If you are suffering from back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take some medications to relieve the discomfort. You should understand that research indicates that chiropractic care is oftentimes a much healthier alternative than drugs when it comes to alleviating this common type of issue.

In a study published in the medical journal Spine researchers included 101 individuals who had experienced back pain for at least 48 hours. Each individual was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which was made up of 37 individuals, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the drug diclofenac. The second group of 38 individuals received fake chiropractic treatments and the actual drug. The third group of 25 subjects acted as the control as those individuals engaged in sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real care at all.

All of the participants who received some form of treatment, whether through chiropractic care or the drug diclofenac, fared better than the control subjects who had no real treatment. However, when the two active groups were compared to each other, the subjects who received chiropractic adjustments had improvements that were "significantly better" than those who took the drug diclofenac.

Chiropractic: Natural Healing

Because chiropractic care is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps promote healing without unwanted side effects. For example, 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 correct 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 Philadelphia office with Bridesburg Spine and Injury Clinic today at (215) 743-5330. We'll help relieve your back problems 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.