Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

Chiropractic More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain

Here in our Arlington clinic, Jefferson Spine & Injury Center has helped several patients heal from back problems. If you are dealing with back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take drugs to reduce the pain. You should recognize that research shows that chiropractic is often a better alternative than drugs when it comes to relieving this common type of problem.

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

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

Natural Healing with Chiropractic

Because chiropractic care is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps promote healing without negative side effects. For example, NSAIDs can result in ulcers, hypertension, and other serious health issues. Plus, the health benefits of chiropractic last longer as it's purpose designed to resolve the source of the spinal interference, not just treat the symptoms.

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