Chiropractic is centered on the principle of helping your body to heal naturally through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that stimulate overall health. For TJ Delorie, this involves working to restore your body's healthy performance to prevent the need for medications or surgical treatments. We notice that most of our Otown patients are pleased to find a natural approach for their health conditions.
One benefit of chiropractic care is that it helps people decrease or even eliminate the use of narcotics. Prescriptions are commonly issued to patients who have back pain. This is such a significant problem that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a press release stating that opioid (painkiller) risks outweigh the advantages when prescribed 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 provided by the AAN cite the fact that roughly 50% of the people taking these types of substances for a period of three months are still on them five years later. This can further complicate the issue of back pain and healing, especially if an opiate dependency occurs.
Compare that to chiropractic which features natural healing and the benefits are clear. While a medication might be helpful at temporarily relieving the discomfort of a health condition, it's not a real solution to the problem. Drugs can't mend your injured spine; it will only conceal the pain.
TJ Delorie will first examine you to get to the source of your back problems and then work with you to address the spinal interference -- without risky drugs.
If you're ready for 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