Chiropractic is centered on the concept of aiding your body to heal naturally through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that encourage overall health. For Dr. John Nowak, this involves working to reestablish your body's normal functioning to prevent the need for drugs or surgery. We notice that most of our Buffalo patients are relieved to find a natural approach for their health issues.
One advantage of chiropractic is that it helps people reduce or eliminate the use of drug treatments. Prescription medications are commonly supplied to people who have back pain. This is such a serious problem that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a news release stating that opioid (painkiller) dangers overshadow the benefits when prescribed 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. Figures offered by the AAN cite the fact that approximately 50% of the patients taking these drugs for a period of three months are still dependent on them five years down the road. This can further complicate the difficulty of back pain and recovery, especially if an opiate addiction arises.
Contrast that to chiropractic care which engages natural healing and the advantages are clear. While a pill might be useful at briefly reducing the symptoms of a health problem, it's not a long-term solution to the problem. Drugs can't mend your injured spine; it will only cover up the pain.
Dr. John Nowak will first examine you to get to the root of your back pain and then work with you to eliminate the spinal interference -- without any risky medications.
If you're ready to get out of pain, naturally, give our Buffalo office a call at (716) 825-4121 to make an appointment with Dr. John Nowak.
References
- Risk of opioids outweigh benefits for headache, low back pain, other conditions. American Academy of Neurology;September 29, 2014.
- What are opioids? National Institute on Drug Abuse. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/opioids/what-are-opioids
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