Chiropractic is centered on the principle of enabling your body to naturally heal through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that stimulate wellness. For Dr. Nowak, this means working hard to reestablish your body's natural functioning to prevent the need for medications or surgery. We notice that many of our South Buffalo patients are pleased to find a natural approach for their health problems.
One benefit of chiropractic therapy is that it helps people minimize or even eliminate the use of narcotics. Prescription medications are commonly issued to patients who have back problems. This is such a serious concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a report stating that opioid (painkiller) risks overshadow the benefits when administered 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. Data presented by the AAN cite the fact that roughly half of the patients taking these types of substances for a period of three months are still on them five years down the road. This can further complicate the problem of back pain and healing, particularly if an narcotic dependency arises.
Contrast that to chiropractic care which involves natural healing and the benefits are crystal clear. While a drug might be helpful at briefly reducing the discomfort of a health issue, it's not a real solution to the problem. Drugs don't fix your injured spine; it will only conceal the pain.
How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help You?
Dr. Nowak will first examine you to get to the source of your back pain and then work with you to eliminate the spinal interference -- without risky drugs.
If you're ready for relief, 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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