Drugs vs. Spinal Decompression Therapy
Rearch shows most American turn to over-the-counter and prescription medications to manage their pain. No big deal, right? Not exactly. Data has revealed that as a nation, we have been over-medicating and using way more than normal. And the effects can be devastating.
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic put some startling statistics to a problem we were already well aware of. According to the researchers:
- 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug
- 50% use two prescriptions
- 20% take five or more
The most commonly prescribed drugs are painkillers. The incidence of overdose fatalities is expected to rise through the years due to drug overuse. In 2010, five times as many women died from painkiller overdoses as compared to just ten years prior. In addition, there are numerous risks of dangerous side effects that come with prescription drugs, as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, such as NSAIDS.
The Risks of Prescription Pain Killers
Pharmaceuticals, such as pain killers and anti-inflammatories, only offer temporary relief from pain.
Side Effects:
• Addiction/dependence
• Seizures
• Constipation
• Drowsiness/dizziness
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Unusual fatigue, bleeding, bruising
• Decreased sex drive: Increased need for Viagra, Cialis
• Death: More die than from car accidents
Don’t specifically treat discs
Research Shows
Hydrocodone
caused 62% of accidental dental APAP-induced acute liver failures
Oxy, Hydro, Vicodine
More deaths than from MVA’s (45-54 age group)
The Risks of Over-the-Counter
Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
Such as Celebrex, Ibuprophen, Aleve
“There’s an epidemic of adverse drug reactions to NSAIDs. The Food and Drug Administration believes anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 deaths each year are the result of severe bleeding caused by NSAIDs. It’s a big problem.”
– Quoted from Dr James F. Fries, one of the country’s leading arthritis experts and a professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Side Effects:
• Nausea, vomiting
• Headaches
• Constipation, diarrhea
• Kidney failure
• Liver failure
• Ulcers
Don’t specifically treat discs
Research Shows
NSAIDS (except aspirin)
increased risk of heart attack, clots, and stroke
NSAIDS (including aspirin)
Inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of stomach
What Can We Do?
Drug dependence, particularly with painkillers, can result in a devastating outcome. Because of this, both health care providers and patients realize how important alternative treatments are. A lot of cases have been noted that neck and back pain have been the origin of pain. With the help of Spinal Decompression therapy from Florida Spine and Disc in Naples, FL, the use of painkillers can be reduced as well as its side effects. Spinal decompression improves pain before the condition could get worse.
How does Spinal Decompression work?
Unlike medications, Spinal Decompression therapy works by targeting the underlying cause of the problem. By reducing pain with Spinal Decompression, we aim to help those who are taking long-term pain medications to end their reliance.
Spinal Decompression Therapy in Naples, FL
Spinal decompression therapy is now available in Florida Spine and Disc of Naples, FL. We provide this service to people who are suffering from back pain. After Spinal decompression therapy, research shows that patients are able to resume about 89% of previous activity.
Prior to treatment, it is necessary to see our chiropractors first. Your chiropractor will assess your condition and will discuss the plan of care.
Kindly contact us for more information. We would be glad to hear from you soon. Let’s work hand in hand for you to have a life away from pain.
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