Chiropractic Treatment Better Than Drugs for Back Pain

Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Here in our Arlington clinic, Jefferson Spine & Injury Center has helped many people recover from back pain. If you are suffering from back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take drugs to decrease the discomfort. You should recognize that studies have shown that chiropractic is often a much healthier alternative than drugs when it comes to relieving this common type of problem.

In a report published in the journal Spine experts included 101 subjects who had experienced back pain for at least two days. Each person was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which was made up of 37 people, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac. The second group of 38 participants received fake chiropractic treatments and the genuine drug. The third group of 25 subjects acted as the control as those subjects engaged in sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment at all.

Both of the groups that received some type of actual treatment, whether through chiropractic or the drug diclofenac, fared better than the control subjects who had no actual therapy. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the patients who received chiropractic care had improvements that were "significantly better" than those who took the medications.

Natural Healing with Chiropractic Care

Because chiropractic care is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps promote healing without adverse effects. For instance, NSAIDs can result in ulcers, high blood pressure, and other serious health issues. Plus, the health benefits of chiropractic care last longer as it's intended to resolve the source of the problem, not just treat the signs and symptoms.

If you're ready to address your back pain naturally, then chiropractic care is for you. Schedule an appointment in our Arlington office with Jefferson Spine & Injury Center today at (703) 933-9000. We'll help relieve 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.