31 Dec
It’s safe to assume that all of us have an over-the-counter pain reliever like Aleve or Ibuprofen in our medicine cabinets at home.
From a young age, we learn to have these on hand to help us find short-term relief from temporary headaches or other body aches and pains.
We’re looking for immediate symptom relief…
This is precisely what these drugs are intended to do—they are made to momentarily obscure the feelings.
The root cause of those symptoms is not intended to be addressed by them.
Additionally, prolonged usage is not their intended purpose.
When it comes to chronic low back pain, NSAIDs like these will not help you find long-term relief.
So, if you’re one of the many living with low back pain in Austin, Texas, here’s what you need to know.
Bottom Line:
While NSAIDs are available over-the-counter, this does not negate the risks and dangers associated with them.
Over the past twenty years, we’ve seen the effects of low back pain change our healthcare landscape forever.
- According to estimates, NSAID-related problems result in 100,000 hospital admissions annually.
- It is estimated that 100 individuals die from opioid overdoses every day.
Leading healthcare organizations have taken note.
Additionally, they have highlighted the many benefits of chiropractic care for low back pain and now recommend that movement-based treatment approaches, such as chiropractic, be explored before using medication for the majority of low back issues.
Why it Matters:
As chiropractors, we take a whole-body (holistic) approach to health and healing.
The World Health Organization supports chiropractic care and other non-invasive interventions for the treatment of acute, subacute, and especially chronic back pain.
In addition, Harvard Health, The Mayo Clinic, and other established healthcare organizations have published numerous articles highlighting the benefits of chiropractic and movement-based treatment options.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain
Most people who explore chiropractic care take far fewer medications than those who don’t.
Why? Because it works.
Movement-based strategies such as spinal adjustments, controlled exercise, and dynamic stretching are a few of the most effective ways to relieve low back issues.
We see the effects first-hand every day at our chiropractic practice in Austin, Texas.
Movement-based techniques are also effective at offering immediate relief, and evidence indicates that they may have a preventive effect if used consistently.
That’s why the care that chiropractors deliver ranks at the top of nearly every list!
The use of heat, massage, acupuncture, mindfulness-based stress reduction, tai chi or yoga, and low-level laser therapy can also be beneficial for both back-specific and overall function improvements as well as improvements in your overall health-related quality of life.
Next Steps:
The purpose of medications is to cover up the discomfort, not to address the underlying issue.
Receiving a complete and comprehensive evaluation is the first step towards finding relief.
As a conservative care based practice, we believe in focusing on treating the root cause of an issue and ongoing prevention rather than treating and masking the symptoms.
After discovering the cause of your pain, we can work together to craft a care plan that will help you not only reduce your pain so you can reach your health goals.
If you or someone you know is struggling with low back pain and you’re ready to see a chiropractor who specializes in Austin, Texas, call us today.
Our doors are open, and we’re here to help you get and stay out of back pain for years to come.
Science Sources:
Receiving Usual Care Plus Chiropractic Care vs Usual Care Alone. Pain Med. 2022.
Noninvasive Treatments for Chronic Low Back Pain. American College of Physicians. 2017.
