Chiropractic Treatment More Effective than Drugs for Back Pain

Don't Choose Drugs for Back Pain

In our Alpharetta clinic, Dr. Berklich has helped countless patients heal from back pain. If you are struggling with back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take some medications to relieve the discomfort. You should understand that research indicates that chiropractic care is oftentimes a better alternative than drugs when it comes to relieving this particular type of issue.

In a study published in the medical journal Spine experts included 101 subjects who had experienced back pain for more than two days. Each one was then designated to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 individuals, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the drug diclofenac. The second group of 38 patients received fake chiropractic treatments and the genuine drug. The third group of 25 individuals acted as the control as those subjects engaged in sham chiropractic care and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment whatsoever.

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

Chiropractic: Natural Healing

Because chiropractic is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps enhance healing without unwanted side effects. For instance, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, high blood pressure, and other serious health complications. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic last longer as it's designed to resolve the source of the spinal interference, not just treat the signs and 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 Alpharetta office with Dr. Berklich today at (770) 475-2225. We'll help ease 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.