Not only are opioid medications potentially addictive and liable to cause side effects (including sedation, nausea, and constipation), but they are also ineffective at relieving back pain. So says a recent meta-analysis that reviewed the results of 20 randomized, controlled trials involving 7,925 participants. Of these, 13 trials involving more than 3,400 participants examined the short-term effects of opioid analgesics on chronic low back pain. In one-half of these trials, at least 50% of the participants withdrew from the study due to adverse side effects or drug ineffectiveness. Even higher than-recommended doses of the opioid drugs were found to be of little benefit. By contrast, chiropractic treatment addresses the source of back pain instead of trying to mask the symptoms.
At FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, we feel that this evidence confirms that the drug-free care provided by a doctor of chiropractic often yields better clinical outcomes and greater patient satisfaction. For gentle and safe, drugfree chiropractic care, we invite you to call us at 617.472.4220 to schedule an appointment. We recommend a chiropractic checkup for all members of the family. We’re located at 112 McGrath Hwy., Quincy. We want to educate you so that you can make choices you feel good about and are comfortable with, and that you can commit to for a lifetime of good health.
P.S. Seventy-eight Americans die each day from an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Your Health,
Dr. Gabrielle Freedman