Back and neck pain are among the most common causes
of chronic discomfort, often leading individuals to depend on opioids
for relief. While effective for short-term pain management, opioids carry risks of dependency and side effects. Chiropractic care poses
a proven, drug-free alternative that effectively addresses pain at its source, lowering
the need for opioid medication.
Chiropractic
treatments, including spinal manipulation and manual decompression, focus on
correcting musculoskeletal misalignments that contribute to pain. Research supports their
effectiveness: a 2025 study by Trager et al. found that chiropractic care for
sciatica not only alleviated pain but also led to fewer opioid-related adverse
events. (1) Similarly, Kruse et al. (2023) found
that patients with failed back surgery syndrome significantly lowered
their opioid use after just three months of manual spinal decompression
therapy. (2)
The benefits of chiropractic treatment go beyond back pain
relief. By lessening reliance on opioids, patients avoid
the risk of addiction and the unpleasant side effects often associated with
these medications. Chiropractic treatment empowers patients
to take a proactive, holistic approach to their health, fostering long-term
recovery and an improved quality of life.
If you're seeking an effective
way to manage back or neck pain without opioids, chiropractic
therapy is an evidence-based alternative backed by
science. Experience drug-free pain relief and regain control over your health
today.
Explore
chiropractic care options here in Williamson at Apple Country Chiropractic and
discover relief without opioids.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kim Lombardy
on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael
Johnson about how utilizing The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain
Management is beneficial in easing
patient use of opioids to control their back pain.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Sit-To-Stand
Combo Exercise to Help Your Spine!
Keep exercise simple! Pairing
sit-to-stand exercises with blood flow restriction (BFR) could be a
game-changer for those struggling with low back pain. A 2024 study by Lee KH and Chon SC demonstrates
that this powerful duo not only eases pain but also boosts
muscle growth for individuals with back instability. (3) Sit-to-stand movements are simple, functional
exercises that improve strength and mobility, while BFR increases circulation
and targets muscular adaptation without placing undue stress on the
back. Together, they present a safe and effective approach
for addressing low back pain, helping patients regain strength
and stability in their daily activities.
Bring your spine and all its troubles to us. We’re
here to help. See you soon!
Schedule your Williamson chiropractic
appointment now!