Back and neck pain are among the most common causes
of chronic discomfort, often leading individuals to rely on opioids
for relief. While effective for short-term pain management, opioids carry risks of dependency and side effects. Chiropractic care poses
a proven, drug-free alternative that effectively addresses pain at its source, lowering
the need for opioid medication.
Chiropractic
treatments, such as spinal manipulation and manual decompression, target the
root cause of pain by addressing musculoskeletal misalignments. Research supports their
effectiveness: a 2025 study by Trager et al. found that chiropractic care for
sciatica not only alleviated pain but also led to fewer opioid-related adverse
events. (1) Similarly, Kruse et al. (2023) reported
that patients with failed back surgery syndrome significantly lowered
their opioid use after just three months of manual spinal decompression
therapy. (2)
The benefits of chiropractic treatment go beyond back pain
relief. By lessening reliance on opioids, patients avoid
the risk of addiction and the unpleasant side effects often associated with
these medications. Chiropractic treatment empowers patients
to take a proactive, holistic approach to their health, fostering long-term
recovery and an improved quality of life.
If you're wanting an effective
way to address back or neck pain without opioids, chiropractic
therapy is a research-documented alternative backed by
science. Experience drug-free pain relief and regain control over your health
today.
Explore chiropractic care options at Vancouver Disc Centers
and begin your journey toward pain relief without the risks of
opioids.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kim Lombardy
on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael
Johnson about how utilizing The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain
Management is beneficial in decreasing
patient use of opioids to manage their back pain.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Sit-To-Stand
Combo Exercise to Help Your Spine!
Simple exercise is often best! Pairing
sit-to-stand exercises with blood flow restriction (BFR) could be a
game-changer for those struggling with low back pain. According
to a study by Lee KH and Chon SC (2024), this unique combination not only enhances
pain relief but also fosters muscle growth in individuals with
low back instability. (3) Sit-to-stand
exercises are simple yet effective for building strength and mobility, while
BFR ramps up circulation and triggers muscle adaptation—all without overloading
your spine. Together, they make a
safe, impactful solution to help patients
rebuild strength, stability, and confidence in their daily lives.
Bring your spine and all its troubles to us. We’re
ready to help. We look forward to seeing you!
Make your Vancouver chiropractic
appointment now!