Chiropractic is based on the principle of aiding your body to heal naturally through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that encourage overall health. For Dr. Holland, this means working hard to restore your body's natural functioning to avoid the need for drugs or surgery. We find that many of our North County St. Louis, MO patients are happy to find a natural approach for their health problems.
One benefit of chiropractic adjustments is that it helps people reduce or eliminate the use of drug treatments. Medications are commonly issued to individuals who have back soreness. This is such a significant concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a press release stating that opioid (painkiller) risks overshadow the benefits when administered for back pain.
Some of the most well-known narcotics, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Data supplied by the AAN cite the fact that about 50% of the people taking these types of substances for a period of three months are still taking them five years down the road. This can further complicate the issue of back pain and healing, particularly if an opiate dependency occurs.
Compare that to chiropractic which features natural healing and the advantages are clear. While a medication might be helpful at briefly suppressing the symptoms of a health problem, it's not a long-term solution to the problem. Drugs can't fix your injured spine; it will only cover up the pain.
Dr. Holland will first examine you to get to the origin of your back problems and then work with you to address the spinal interference -- without the need for risky medications.
If you're ready for pain relief, naturally, give our North County St. Louis, MO office a call at (314) 867-8888 to make an appointment with Dr. Holland.
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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.
