Philadelphia Chiropractic Therapy Better Than Drugs for Back Pain
Chiropractic is centered on the approach of allowing your body to heal naturally through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that stimulate overall health. For Bridesburg Spine and Injury Clinic, this involves working to restore your body's normal functioning to avoid the need for medications or surgery. We notice that most of our Philadelphia patients are happy to find a natural approach for their health problems.
One benefit of chiropractic adjustments is that it helps people decrease or eliminate the use of drug treatments. Medications are commonly supplied to patients who have back problems. This is such a serious problem that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a news release stating that opioid (painkiller) risks overshadow the advantages when administered for back pain.
Some of the most popular narcotics, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Figures presented by the AAN cite the fact that roughly 50% of the patients taking these drugs for a period of three months are still on them five years down the road. This can further complicate the issue of back pain and recovery, particularly if an narcotic dependency occurs.
Compare that to chiropractic which involves natural healing and the benefits are crystal clear. While a medication might be helpful at temporarily suppressing the discomfort of a health condition, it's not a real solution to the problem. A drug won't fix your damaged spine; it will only mask the pain.
How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help You?
Bridesburg Spine and Injury Clinic will first examine you to get to the root of your back pain and then work with you to correct the problem -- without the need for risky medications.
If you're ready for relief of your pain, naturally, give our Philadelphia office a call at (215) 743-5330 to make an appointment with Bridesburg Spine and Injury Clinic.
References
- Risk of opioids outweigh benefits for headache, low back pain, other conditions. American Academy of Neurology;September 29, 2014.
- What are opioids? National Institute on Drug Abuse. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/opioids/what-are-opioids
Dr. Calantoni
Dr. Anthony Calantoni is a chiropractic physician serving Philadelphia and the surrounding communities of Bridesburg, Port Richmond, Fishtown, Kensington, Mayfair, Tacony, Frankford, and Juniata. Bridesburg Spine and Injury Clinic is a State of the Art facility located in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. The office is dedicated to to the application of modern day physical medicine targeting your unique needs, whether you are suffering from excruciating back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even just plain old muscular tightness and discomfort. The office specializes in all types of injuries including Sports, Motor Vehicle , and Work Related.
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