In our Jenks office, Dr. Bogan has helped many patients recover from back pain. If you are struggling with back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take drugs to decrease the pain. You should know that research indicates that chiropractic is often a better choice than drugs when it comes to relieving this common type of problem.
In a study published in the medical journal Spine researchers included 101 people who had experienced back pain for at least two days. Each patient was then assigned to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 patients, received chiropractic care and a placebo of the drug diclofenac. The second group of 38 patients received sham chiropractic treatments and the real drug. The third group of 25 people acted as the control as those individuals received sham chiropractic care and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment whatsoever.
All of the people who received some type of treatment, whether through chiropractic or the drug diclofenac, fared better than the control group who had no real therapy. However, when the two active groups were compared to one another, the subjects who received chiropractic adjustments had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the drug diclofenac.
Because chiropractic is non-invasive and doesn't use drugs, it helps enhance healing without adverse effects. For instance, NSAIDs can result in ulcers, heart problems, and other serious health concerns. Plus, the health benefits of chiropractic care last longer as it's designed to resolve 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 care is for you. Make an appointment in our Jenks office with Dr. Bogan today at (918) 832-7880. We'll help improve 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.
Dr. Fred Bogan provides quality chiropractic care to patients in Jenks, OK. Whether you're searching for effective pain relief or a way to boost whole body wellness, Alliance Chiropractic can help.
