In our North County St. Louis, MO clinic, Dr. Holland has helped many patients recover from back problems. If you are suffering from back pain, you've probably been tempted to take some medications to relieve the discomfort. You should understand that research shows that chiropractic care is usually a much healthier choice than drugs when it comes to alleviating this specific type of issue.
In a report published in the journal Spine researchers included 101 subjects who had suffered back pain for more than 48 hours. Each patient was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which was made up of 37 patients, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the medication diclofenac. The second group of 38 participants received sham chiropractic adjustments and the actual drug. The third group of 25 individuals acted as the control as those subjects engaged in sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real care whatsoever.
All of the people who received some type of treatment, whether through chiropractic care or the NSAID, fared better than the control subjects who had no actual treatment. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the patients who received chiropractic care had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the drug diclofenac.
Because chiropractic care is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps promote healing without negative side effects. For instance, NSAIDs can result in ulcers, heart problems, and other serious health concerns. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic care last longer as it's designed to correct the source of the problem, not just treat the signs and symptoms.
If you're ready to get help for your back pain naturally, then chiropractic is for you. Schedule an appointment in our North County St. Louis, MO office with Dr. Holland today at (314) 867-8888. We'll help relieve your back pain 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.
We have a long-standing track record or helping people get out of pain with chiropractic care. Whether you were injured last week, or have been suffering from chronic pain for years - It might only take one visit to our office in Downtown Saint Louis, MO to get you back on the path to everyday health.
