Chiropractic Care - Safe, Natural Alternative to Chronic Pain |
| Written by Veronica Swell | |
| Sunday, 19 April 2009 | |
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In a rush of publicity, a number of drugs like Vioxx were taken off the market. The reason was that they were said to increase the risk of heart attack. Then it was Celebrex's turn to be carefully evaluated due to the identical concerns. Now the focus is back on anti-inflammatory medication. In a recent research study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, it was found that NSAIDS - non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - were the cause of a lot more intestinal damage than we had known before. A lot of people today are looking for natural solutions, such as chiropractic care, for treating common pain conditions. If you or someone close to you are using these medications for a problem concerning the spinal column, do give them this information and let them know about chiropractic care without delay. Estimates show that the annual expense of treating low back pain (LBP) in the United States alone is some $100 billion. Recurring chronic disability is believed to contribute to the overall cost of back pain, and according to studies, only a percentage of LBP patients are completely cured, and remain pain free. A study recently conducted followed 30 patients with a history of at least 6 months of chronic, non-specific low back pain. They were placed into two different groups. The first group were given 12 treatments in one month, but no treatments in the following nine months; the next group were given 12 treatments over one month, and an addition "maintenance spinal manipulation" every three weeks for the next nine months. Results: Immediately after the initial twelve treatments, both groups reported greatly reduced low back pain. In fact both groups' low back pain scores were far less following the initial treatment. Disability scores showed the most significant difference over the course of the study. Based on these results, it is apparent that regular chiropractic care is not only helpful in the reduction of LBP, and disability lined with LBP, but also that continuous chiropractic treatment following the acute treatment stage helps in keeping the pain from occurring again. Your chiropractic doctor can create a treatment plan that will relieve your pain if you suffer from lower back pain, or any similar problem.
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The head of Cremorne Family Chiropractic is Jeff BenMayor, who has been a North Shore Sydney Chiropractor for over 9 years. If you want to consult a Sydney Chiropractor in North Sydney, Cremorne or Neutral Bay, then contact them at (02) 9908 2235.
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