Chiropractic is based on the concept of helping your body to naturally heal through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that promote overall health. For TJ Delorie, this involves working to restore your body's healthy functioning to avoid the need for drugs or surgery. We find that many of our Otown patients are happy to find a natural answer for their health conditions.
One advantage of chiropractic is that it helps people decrease or eliminate the use of drug treatments. Prescription medications are oftentimes issued to patients who have back pain. This is such a significant concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a report stating that opioid (painkiller) risks outweigh the benefits when prescribed for back pain.
Some of the most popular opiates, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Data offered by the AAN mention the fact that roughly half of the people taking these drugs for a period of three months are still taking them five years later. This can further complicate the problem of back pain and healing, especially if an narcotic addiction arises.
Contrast that to chiropractic which incorporates natural healing and the advantages are clear. While a pill might be helpful at briefly reducing the discomfort of a health condition, it's not a solution to the problem. Drugs don't fix your injured back; it will only mask the pain.
TJ Delorie will first examine you to get to the source of your back pain and then work with you to solve the problem -- without the need for risky medications.
If you're ready for pain relief, naturally, give our Otown office a call at 724-123-1234 to make an appointment with TJ Delorie.
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