Corvallis Chiropractic Care Better Than Drugs for Back Pain
Chiropractic is based on the approach of aiding your body to naturally heal through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that stimulate overall health. For Dr. Lach, this means working hard to restore your body's normal performance to avoid the need for medications or surgical treatments. We notice that most of our Corvallis patients are pleased to find a natural approach for their health conditions.
One benefit of chiropractic treatment is that it helps people decrease or even eliminate the use of drug treatments. Prescriptions are oftentimes issued to people who have back problems. This is such a serious concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a news release stating that opioid (painkiller) dangers outweigh the advantages when administered for back pain.
Some of the most well-known opiates, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Statistics provided by the AAN mention the fact that approximately half of the patients taking these types of substances for a period of three months are still taking them five years later. This can further complicate the difficulty of back pain and recovery, especially if an narcotic dependency occurs.
Contrast that to chiropractic which incorporates natural healing and the advantages are obvious. While a medication might be helpful at briefly relieving the symptoms of a health issue, it's not a solution to the problem. Drugs don't fix your injured spine; it will only mask the pain.
How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help You?
Dr. Lach will first examine you to get to the root of your back problems and then work with you to eliminate the spinal interference -- without risky medications.
If you're ready for relief of your pain, naturally, give our Corvallis office a call at (541) 754-1947 to make an appointment with Dr. Lach.
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
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Dr. Lach
Our practice focuses on the treatment of AUTO INJURIES, HERNIATED & BULGING DISCS of the Neck and Low Back. These conditions can result in Chronic Low Back & Neck Pain, Sciatica, Numbness & Tingling and Headaches. It is very important after an auto injury to be evaluated for spinal misalignment and dysfunction, muscle damage and ligament damage. If not treated properly and on a timely basis, you may be left with a lifetime of pain and disability.