Chiropractic Care Better Than Drugs for Back Pain

Chiropractic Therapy Better Than Drugs for Back Pain in Lenexa

Chiropractic More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain

Here in our Lenexa practice, Dr. Isom has helped many people heal from back problems. If you suffer from back pain, you've probably been tempted to take drugs to relieve the discomfort. You should understand that studies have shown that chiropractic is often a much healthier choice than drugs when it comes to relieving this specific type of problem.

In a report published in the journal Spine researchers included 101 people who had suffered back pain for at least 48 hours. Each one was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 individuals, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the medication diclofenac. The second group of 38 patients received fake chiropractic adjustments and the actual drug. The third group of 25 individuals served as the control as those individuals received sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real care at all.

All of the participants who received some type of real treatment, whether through chiropractic or the medication, fared better than the control group who had no real therapy. However, when the two active groups were compared to each other, the subjects who received chiropractic adjustments had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the medications.

Chiropractic Promotes Natural Healing

Because chiropractic is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps promote healing without adverse effects. For instance, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, heart problems, and other serious health issues. Plus, the health benefits of chiropractic care 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 is for you. Call and make an appointment in our Lenexa office with Dr. Isom today at (913) 735-9565. We'll help improve 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.