Here in our Tulsa practice, Dr. Bogan has helped many people recover from back pain. If you are dealing with back pain, you've most likely been tempted to take some medications to relieve the pain. You should understand that research shows that chiropractic is often a much healthier approach than drugs when it comes to alleviating this common type of problem.
In a 2013 report published in the journal Spine researchers included 101 men and women who had suffered back pain for more than two days. Each patient was then designated to one of three groups. The first group, which consisted of 37 people, received chiropractic treatment and a placebo of the NSAID diclofenac. The second group of 38 patients received fake chiropractic treatments and the actual drug. The third group of 25 people acted as the control as those individuals engaged in sham chiropractic and also received the placebo, thus having no real treatment at all.
All of the patients who received some form of actual treatment, whether through chiropractic care or the drug diclofenac, fared better than the control patients who had no real care. However, when the two active groups were compared to each other, the people who received chiropractic had results that were "significantly better" than those who took the drug.
Because chiropractic care is non-invasive and involves no use of medication, it helps enhance healing without adverse effects. For instance, anti-inflammatory drugs can result in ulcers, hypertension, and other serious health issues. Plus, the benefits of chiropractic care last longer as it's intended 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 care is for you. Make an appointment in our Tulsa 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.
