Dr. John Nowak Chiropractor

Dr. John Nowak
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Dr. John Nowak Chiropractor

A Drug-Free Approach to Back Pain Recovery

Posted on May 3rd, 2024 by Dr. John Nowak

Chiropractic is based on the philosophy of helping your body to naturally heal through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that stimulate overall health. For Dr. Nowak, this means working hard to reestablish your body's normal functioning to prevent the need for drugs or surgical treatments. We notice that many of our South Buffalo patients are relieved to find a natural answer for their health conditions.

One advantage of chiropractic treatment is that it helps people minimize or even eliminate the use of narcotics. Medications are frequently supplied to individuals who have back soreness. This is such a significant crisis that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a news release stating that opioid (painkiller) dangers outweigh the advantages when prescribed for back pain.

Some of the most popular opiates, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Numbers presented by the AAN cite the fact that roughly 50% of the patients 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 difficulty of back pain and healing, particularly if an opiate dependency occurs.

Contrast that to chiropractic care which features natural healing and the advantages are evident. While a medication might be helpful at temporarily reducing the symptoms of a health issue, it's not a solution to the problem. Drugs can't fix your injured back; it will only cover up the pain.

How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help You?

Dr. Nowak will first examine you to get to the origin of your back problems and then work with you to address the problem -- without risky drugs.

If you're ready to get out of pain, naturally, give our South Buffalo office a call at (716) 825-4121 to make an appointment with Dr. 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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Dr. John Nowak  
I was born and raised in Buffalo. I went to St. Bernard's grammar school, South Park High School, and Erie Community College. I decided to further my studies and went to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa, and graduated with honors. Even though I was going to college in Iowa, my heart was always with the intention of going back to Buffalo to practice chiropractic. I started as a chiropractor in Buffalo 1981.