How Can Chiropractic Benefit After a Car Accident?

by SoFloChiro | Jul 27, 2022 | Backpain, Car Accident, Chiropractic care, Chiropractic Education

How Can Chiropractic Benefit After a Car Accident?

Victims of a car accident do not think of a chiropractor as one of the first medical professionals to use directly after their injury.

However, after the initial medical assessment, it is one of the most beneficial treatment plans you could have.

Chiropractic care can behoove you, particularly if you have injuries related to your musculoskeletal system or spine.

A chiropractor can thoroughly evaluate your injuries and make
a treatment recommendation.

Back, neck pain, and stiffness combined with feeling muscle soreness or restricted range of motion are widespread symptoms after an accident.

Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida can identify these symptoms instead of numbing them with medication. Then, we can perform spinal and other joint adjustments, physical therapy, and healing. As a result, pain relief can be achieved.

Making a treatment plan will provide these primary benefits:

Reduces inflammation and scar tissues: small tears called micro-tears within the muscles and ligaments in the body are common and are not identified by x-rays.
In addition, after a muscle is injured, it can get scarred after an accident and cause stiffness and soreness.
A spinal adjustment will allow the body to return to normal alignment.
Reduce the need for medication: Most prescription medication is highly addictive.
Chiropractors heal the affected areas instead of masking or covering up the pain.
Receiving chiropractic care immediately after a car accident can prevent minor injuries from becoming worse, causing a chronic condition down the line.
Restore range of motion: When inflammation is present, it restricts your range of motion.
Chiropractic adjustments to the spine will allow the healing process to return to the proper range of motion.
Reduce pain: Chiropractic adjustments promote relief of the affected area and throughout the entire body.

The Pros and Cons of Conventional Medicine:

Conventional medicine saves lives in emergencies or life-threatening conditions.

However, the potential downside of this treatment when it comes to car accident injuries is that unless a bone is broken or some other serious injury, many doctors prescribe pain and anti-inflammatory medication and send the patient on their way.

Unfortunately, this may only be temporary relief without healing the root of the problem.

Why Choose a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor can identify why these symptoms are arising and, instead of numbing through medication and can perform spinal and other joint adjustments along with physical therapy.

Through these sessions, many patients may experience these eight primary benefits:

1. Reduces inflammation:

Micro-tears within the muscles and ligaments of the body are common and cannot be found through a standard x-ray. Spinal adjustments can bring the spine back into alignment, producing natural anti-inflammatory properties to assist with discomfort from these tears.

2. Reduces scar tissue:

Muscles can get scarred after an accident, causing stiffness and
soreness. A chiropractor can target these scarred areas and help break down the build-up quicker than if it was left to heal on its own. Less scar tissue means a person is likely to feel better much faster.

3. Decreased need for medication:

Prescription pain medication can be very addictive. Taking a heavy painkiller in the short term may become a continued addiction or dependency. Chiropractic adjustments can ensure that the actual injury is healed and that pain isn’t simply masked as an effect of the medications.

4. Long-term benefits:

Receiving chiropractic care promptly after a car accident can help prevent minor injuries from worsening into severe and chronic conditions down the road.

5. Restore range of motion:

Neck or back injuries can result in restricted mobility. It may be challenging to turn your neck or move other ways when your muscles are inflamed. Mobilizing the spine through chiropractic adjustments can help restore the proper range of motion and encourage the healing process.

6. Reduce pain:

With spinal adjustments, a person can have reduced pain in the affected areas and relief throughout their entire body. In addition, many people feel significant relief immediately following an adjustment, possibly due to the release of pain-reducing hormones.

What If My Accident Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away?

Most car accidents are traumatic events. After all, a lot of force is involved when a vehicle hits (or is hit by) something.

Even seemingly minor accidents can lead to significant harm, but injuries sometimes don’t appear immediately.

The most common car accident injuries that show up later are soft tissue injuries, concussions, and back injuries.

It’s crucial to monitor and treat potential injuries for the sake of your health and ability to receive financial compensation for your injuries.

Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident

A soft tissue injury refers to damage done to body parts other than bone. For example, muscles, tendons, and ligaments are “soft tissue.”

Car accidents, even low-speed ones, generate a lot of force. As a result, drivers and passengers often come to a sudden stop along with the vehicle; or they may get thrown around the passenger area.

In addition, the force places a lot of stress on joints and other vulnerable body areas.

Whiplash After a Car Accident

Perhaps the most common type of soft-tissue injury is “whiplash.” Referenced an injury sustained to the neck muscles when the head is suddenly and forcefully thrown forward and then back.

Soft tissue injuries typically result in pain, swelling, and reduced mobility, but these symptoms may not appear immediately.

Back Injuries and Back Pain After a Car Accident

The human spine is a complex system of bones, muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues. So even a minor collision can easily result in a back injury, whether damage to the bone (vertebrae), muscles, tendons, discs, ligaments, or nerves in the neck (cervical vertebrae), upper back (thoracic), or lower back (lumbar).

Besides pain, there are other signs of a back injury, such as:

reduced mobility
muscle spasms
trouble walking, standing, or sitting,
headaches
body stiffness
headaches

Other common symptoms of back injuries include numbness and tingling.

Consider seeing a chiropractor if you’re experiencing pain from a car accident.

Contact us at The South Florida Chiropractors today for an appointment, and we’ll help you get back in the game. Call: 877-881-4878 (HURT)

What is the Difference Between Bulging Disc and Herniated Disc?

by SoFloChiro | May 3, 2022 | Backpain, Chiropractic care, Pain

What is the Difference Between Bulging Disc and Herniated Disc?

Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida has Your Answer and Treatment.

You’ve probably heard the terms bulging disc and herniated disc before. And, chances are, you know they both have to do with something in your spine. But do you know both can be painful but are they the same?

In a word: Nope.

While they both affect the discs in your spine, bulging discs and herniated discs are not two terms for the same condition.

What’s the difference? Here’s what you should know about bulging discs vs. herniated discs.

What Are the Key Differences Between a Bulging Disc and a Herniated Disc?

Your spine comprises bones (called vertebrae) and rubbery discs stacked on top of one another, forming the spinal canal.

The bundle of nerves (called the spinal cord) runs down the spinal canal’s length.

The discs in your spine function like shock absorbers in a car, but they are between the vertebrae.

These discs are made of two components: a softer center (called nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a tough elastic-like band (called annulus fibrosus).

We will explain by going back to the car scenario. When you have a bulging disc, it resembles letting the air out of the car’s tire. The disc is intact, but it sags and bulges out from the spine’s structure.

With a herniated disc, the out sac or lining of the disc has a hole or a tear in it. It causes the nucleus pulpous (jelly-like cent of the disc) to leak into the spinal canal.

How Can I Treat a Bulging Disc?

Like most things in life, the disc deteriorates and bulges downward when the body ages, so age-related degeneration is usually the culprit of a bulging disc. With degeneration, there is usually a progressive, gradual onset of symptoms.

It can cause pain in the buttocks, legs, or back. Thus, affecting your ability to walk and stand for long periods.

It is prevalent for bulging discs to affect multiple discs. This condition develops over time and can cause other disc degeneration-related issues, such as lumbar stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal).

Luckily, there is a broad spectrum of treatment options. Short-term treatment can mean taking anti-inflammatory medications, especially during flare-ups.
Steroid injections are another option if there is significant nerve pain.

Long-term treatment usually involves a self-directed exercise program that you start with a physical therapist and then transition to doing at home.

If the pain due to the bulging discs has caused lumbar stenosis and those symptoms affect your quality of life, surgery (called lumbar decompression) is an option for those who have suffered and led to a deterioration of life activities.

The procedure is very patient-specific and is based on the type and level of stenosis and can require months of recovery of which is not conducive for many people.

Most patients shy away from having surgery or invasive procedure; that is why chiropractic care is a primary option for patients who periodically suffer and require continuous care.

If bulging disc pain is causing you to miss out on your routine, active lifestyle, check out our team of doctors dedicated to a more conservative set of treatments.

Our team provides physical therapy, massage therapy, and minimally invasive procedures that may help you find relief from neck and back pain.

How Can I Treat a Herniated Disc?

Most of the pain from a herniated disc comes on abruptly and usually affects one individual nerve root.

An acute injury sometimes causes herniated discs.
This could result from a car accident, slip and fall accident, or a work-related accident.

As with bulging discs, there are several options to treat herniated discs.

First, suppose you’ve experienced symptoms for less than six weeks and have no nerve damage.

In that case, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, medical massage therapy, and steroid injections (if needed) can possibly help resolve the issue in 6 to 12 weeks.

Unfortunately, for most people a herniated disc will require lifetime treatment and education from a chiropractor that works dually with many orthopedic physicians.

What Makes Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida different than other Chiropractors?

Chiropractic care can be a great way to manage and relieve swelling and pain caused by a neck or back pain. Chiropractic Care of South Florida takes pride in our many facets of care such as Massage Therapist, Physiotherapy team, and Spinal decompression.

Massage increases the body’s supply of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, which help release waste from the muscle tissue.

Physiotherapy aims to maximize the quality of life through a range of treatment techniques designed to restore movement and function within the body. It aims to help individuals develop, maintain, and restore maximum movement and functional ability. Typical treatment consists of modalities (such as ultrasound or laser) and exercise and stretching advice. Physiotherapy is used to treat almost all muscle and joint conditions.

Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine over a period of several treatments. The idea is that the spinal decompression technique changes the force and position of the spine. With this it changes the pressure off the spinal disks by creating negative pressure in the disc. As a result, bulging or herniated disks may retract, taking pressure off the nerves and other structures in your spine. This in turn, helps promote movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the disks so they can heal while reducing your overall pain. It is advised by most physicians to utilize nonsurgical spinal decompression to treat back or neck pain or sciatica, bulging or herniated disk, degenerative disk disease, worn spinal joints, and injured or diseased spinal nerve roots.

We have been in business for years and we take pride in helping individuals recover from traumatic injuries. Transportation is never a problem and can be provided if you or someone in your family has difficulty in getting to one of our clinics.

With seven convenient locations in the South Florida region including Kendall, Miami Airport, Miami Lakes, North Miami, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and West Palm Beach finding a place to recover is near your home or work.

Regardless of if your neck or back pain involves a personal injury such as a slip and fall, an automobile accident, boating accident, trucking accident or due to negligent security, degeneration due to age advancement our offices are suited to help you receive the treatment you deserve.

Working from Home can be a Pain in the Back

by SoFloChiro | Nov 1, 2020 | Backpain, Chiropractic care, Pain

Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida are Experts on How to Control Pain After a Car Accident

Over the last nine to ten months the times have changed for us all. Regardless if it is a car accident, slip & fall, or just being granted the opportunity to work from home. SOFLO has seen an increase in patients experiencing new aches and pains. Ergonomics in the office are important as you spend hours a day working away mostly from home. Just because you are not working from your office does not mean your workspace should not be spine friendly. Here are some wonderful ways to prevent back pain while working from your spare bedroom, living room, or kitchen, turned to an “office”. This can even apply to your children who are adapting to do schoolwork in an environment that does not allow for as much movement because of virtual learning time scheduled regimens. It has been estimated that during the COVID-19 pandemic came into our lives that roughly 1 in 6 U.S. workers, some26 million people, worked either partly or fully from home. Now as of November that number has grown to a significant amount. Although we are incredibly grateful for the ability and the income, we must adapt within our home schedules, routines, and most of all the well-being of not only our emotional status but our physical stature as well. If you and your family are one of the ones who are adapting to the changes you might be noticing new aches and pains that you did not experience at the office or your children did not complain about while attending school.

The pain usually starts very subtly with the symptoms being as minor as the ache you feel will entice you to have the need to get up and move around or to reposition consistently the back, shoulders, hips, or stretch out the lower back and neck. Unfortunately, once the pandemic has passed, remote working is likely to remain the norm for millions of workers, as companies learn that certain jobs do not require the in-office hours they once did. If you are already feeling the physical strain, the bad news is that you may be on the road to a potentially debilitating musculoskeletal injury, such as a bad back. Sore neck and shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome or even a deep vein thrombosis, a condition in which blood clots form in the veins deep in your body primarily in the back of the knees that as a result return to the heart.
So, the question at hand is what do we do to prevent back, neck, shoulder, hip, and wrist pain as well as prevent life threatening conditions? The answer really is quite simple and actually is more conducive because we work from home and are not on a schedule as rigid as working in an office.

Keep Your Neck Straight

Regardless if you are viewing your screen or reviewing documents, what you are looking at should be at a comfortable viewing height. If you have your screen at too much of an angle, you will have to twist your neck to work and will end up with neck pain from the swiveling. Being that you are working from home you probably will not have the same set up that is provided for you at the office, but there are many solutions that do not require you to purchase anything such as taking a stack of books or paper to get your screen up to eye level. And the same goes for reading documents- if you keep your papers flat on the table, your head will constantly be moving up and down, and that after a short period of time will cause pain from muscle strain. Attempt to find a way to “prop up” your paper in a vertical position with a document holder or stand and keep it next to your screen for easy viewing.

Place Your Mouse and Keyboard at a Comfortable Height

Never look down at your screen and your keyboard should allow your shoulders, elbows, and wrist to be at a 90-degree angle of which is very beneficial for all previously mentioned, but will assist in lowering your neck and thoracic back (middle back) pain as well. You might have to be a little creative in what you can choose around the house to lift up the computer screen, laptop, or keyboard but we are more concerned about preventing injuries to our bodies while working rather than what our workstation looks like.

No Soft, Squishy Wrist Rest as well as Use a Voice Input

You might think that utilizing a wrist rest will provide stability to your hands and wrist but this quite the contrary for it adds compression on the finger flexor tendons and on the median nerve, which can increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. The majority of phones, computers, and laptops come with the option of voice recognition software. This is a useful tool that is good for most emails and text. This will allow your hands, wrists, and arms time to have a rest all while still allowing you to work effectively.

Sit with Your Feet Flat and Sit Back in Your Chair

Sitting like a humped over turtle is not a good idea due to it results in your lower back to curve in toward your belly. This is called lordosis, and it the most relaxed posture for the lower back and as a result it puts the least amount of pressure on the intervertebral discs in that region. The opposite of that when you have kyphosis, which is when you lean forward the lumbar spine bends out, and that puts a lot of pressure on the intervertebral lumbar discs. The optimal way of sitting in all the way back in your chair with your feet flat on the floor of which supports the natural lordotic curve of your lumbar spine and therefore supporting your back. If you are unable to sit all the way back a lumbar support would be a great choice even if you have to improvise with a cushion or a rolled-up towel behind your lower back. This is a great alternative to having to spend the extra money on an ergonomic chair. To promote blood flow in the legs it is best not to let your feet dangle and try very hard not to pull your feet under the chair because it puts added pressure under your thighs and restrict blood flow to your feet and lower legs thus increasing your risk of deep vein thrombosis. The best idea if you do not have an adjustable chair is to put a stool or a stack of books under your feet while seated.

Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida, our goal is to help you achieve true health and wellness. Whether it is relieving your body of new aches and pains from working at home, getting your spine back in proper alignment, or helping you improve your health and wellness, chiropractic care comes with many benefits. For more information on our chiropractic treatment options for chronic pain, contact us at 877-881-4878 (HURT) or click on Make An Appointment to schedule a consultation with Dr. Garrett Weinstein.

The Misaligned Spine and What to do About It

by SoFloChiro | Sep 1, 2020 | Backpain, Chiropractic care

The Misaligned Spine and What to do About It

The goal is to keep your spine aligned properly which simply means that your body maintains a relatively straight line from your head down to your shoulders and back, as well as your hips, knees, and feet. Having proper alignment goes way beyond maintaining good posture and “sitting up straight”. It is a sure way of preventing long-term pain in the future as your body gets older. Having a misalignment of the spine can also impact your range of motion, and severe issues can affect your quality of life.

The body the majority of the time does not give a sudden warning that your spine is out of alignment it usually is slow and silent until the one day you start to notice pain around several joints in the body. You can do a few simple exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the structure of the body to assist with a healthy alignment. Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida can not stress enough how important it is to have continuous chiropractic care to assist with keeping your body alignment intact.

Your spine is a column of bones, called vertebrae, that extends from the base of your skull to the pelvis. It is the stability and support for your body. Although the spine does stabilize the back is has other responsibilities as well. It assists with distributing weight properly, protects the spinal cord, supports the head, and provides attachment for the ribs. There are many signs and symptoms that are related to a misaligned spine such as:

Chronic headaches
Back pain
Neck pain
Hip or knee pain
Frequent illnesses
Excessive fatigue or stress
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Walking abnormalities
Sciatica

There are several issues that can accompany a misaligned spine that you might not relate to this being the cause of the problem. A misaligned spine can cause fractures in bones in the spine called vertebrae, respiratory issues, insomnia, digestive problems, and of course chronic pain.

There are some home remedies that assist with aligning the spine such as exercises and stretches. When sitting too long take time even at work to go for a short walk for this aids in reducing the pressure off your sit bones and lower back. Another great idea for those of you who work sitting down for long periods of time try using a stability ball at work for about 15-20 minutes several times a day instead of your office chair.

In the chiropractic world, keeping the problem fixed and preventing its reoccurrence is just as important as the initial remedy. A spinal adjustment is one of the more common chiropractic treatments. As you lie on the chiropractic table the doctor and physically adjust your joints and tissues to reduce the pain and inflammation. Through treatments such as spinal decompression, physical therapy, and chiropractic adjustments. The adjustments realign the spine into its proper position, which alleviates pain and facilitates proper spine movement.

There are several questions you can ask your self if you are questioning if your pain or ailment could be the result of a misaligned spine.

Is one leg shorter than the other?
Are you comfortable lying on your back?
Is one shoulder higher than the other?
Are you easily winded (short of breath)?
Are there things that you are no longer able to do?
Is your digestion sluggish?
Are you having headaches?
Do you have recurring infections?
Do you have allergies?

If you said, “Yes” to three or more of these questions you might have a misaligned spine.

For help with chronic pain from an accident or injury, Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida has several locations in Pompano Beach, North Miami, West Palm Beach, Hollywood, Miami Lakes, Miami Airport, and Kendall in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Our chiropractors will provide a pain consultation and recommend the best treatments for you.
For more information on our chiropractic treatment options for chronic pain, contact us at 877-881-4878 (HURT) or click on Make An Appointment to schedule a consultation with Dr. Garrett Weinstein.

Pregnancy and Chiropractic – What a Relief

by SoFloChiro | Jun 30, 2020 | Backpain, Pain

Pregnancy and Chiropractic – What a Relief

Some describe pregnancy as the most memorable experience of their lives and a few use *different* words to describe it. Nausea, headaches, heartburn, fatigue, and back pain may be some of the symptoms that are encountered during their pregnancy. 50% to 75% of pregnant women have back pain during their pregnancy and the percent goes up during labor. As the pregnancy moves along and the baby gets bigger the pain increases and can limit what you are able to do. Luckily, there is enough research these days to offer insight on how one specific kind of care can offer relief during gestation.

Chiropractic care according to the American Pregnancy Association “Chiropractic care is health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves and bone geometry without drugs or surgery. It involves the art and science of adjusting misaligned joints in the body, especially of the spine, which reduces spinal nerve stress and therefore promotes health throughout the body”.

Some may think that “cracking my back” could be dangerous for my baby and may not understand exactly how beneficial Chiropractic can be. Many Chiropractors specialize in pregnancy and all are trained in caring for pregnant patients during their training to become doctors. The techniques that are used with pregnant women are tailored to avoid any unneeded pressure on the abdomen.

When the abdomen protrudes it causes a change in the alignment of the spine by increasing the curve in the lower back, pelvic changes, and postural adaptations that can lead to a misalignment of the spine or joints. Having a vaginal birth is the ultimate goal and can be interrupted if the mother does have pelvic balance and the pelvis becomes misaligned resulting in a c-section. Having continual chiropractic care during your whole pregnancy can significantly decrease in back labor when the time comes to deliver your baby.

There are many changes that occur during pregnancy that ultimately contribute to changes in the spine and joints such as:

The increase in breast size to prepare for lactation causes additional strain to the mid and upper back.
Lumbar spinal joints are affected when the lumbar curve is increased due to gravity moving forward as the abdomen grows.
Pelvic misalignment and the spreading of the pelvis to slowly prepare for the ability of the baby to come through the birth canal.
Hormones during pregnancy loosen joints which increases mobility and decreases the stability of the joints.
The rib cage is affected as the baby grows and fetal movement increases of which causes aggravation to mid-back joints that connect to the ribs.
Pelvic joints, hip joints, sciatic nerves, and supporting uterine ligaments are impacted due to an altered gait.

There are many benefits to chiropractic care while you are pregnant. It can relieve back, neck, or joint pain, prevent a cesarean delivery, and allow you to have a less stressful and more comfortable pregnancy. We would also like to mention that chiropractic care after the birth of your baby can assist with the alignment of the spine and joints to return to normal in a monitored and controlled environment. Contact Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida for an evaluation today

Chiropractic Care May Be The Opioid Solution Well Positioned to Serve Every Community

by SoFloChiro | Nov 26, 2019 | Backpain, Chiropractic Education, Pain

Chiropractic Care May Be The Opioid Solution Well Positioned to Serve Every Community

There’s a good chance you and I have something in common. In fact, it’s probable that you, me, and five of your closest friends all share the same terrifying thing:

We’ve all been affected by the opioid epidemic.

Maybe you’ve been a victim yourself, or maybe it was a parent, a teacher, a friend or sibling – on average, nearly 130 Americans die from an opioid overdose each day. It’s a national health crisis that is almost unprecedented in its numbers and cost, both emotionally and financially.

These staggering figures have caused a gradual shift among the public and medical community alike – the search for more natural, alternative pain therapies has come to the forefront of the battle against opioid abuse, and there is hope on the horizon.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

The opioid epidemic has run rampant throughout the United States in recent years – from 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 people died of a drug overdose. While some of these drugs are illicitly manufactured, more commonly, people are getting hooked as a result of something many of us deal with on a daily basis. Pain.

The sheer number of tragedies is matched only by the cost of combating these drugs and the addictions that follow them – the opioid epidemic cost the United States $696 billion in 2018, and more than $2.5 trillion from 2015 to 2018 according to recent White House estimates.

What are Health Officials Doing?

This national crisis has caused health officials to act swiftly and sweepingly, with the Center for Disease Control leading the charge in both fighting the opioid epidemic on a national level and supporting states and communities on a much more micro level.

The CDC’s work includes:

Aiding in Prevention – The CDC works to equip states with resources, data collection, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

Improving Data Quality & Tracking Trends – This allows communities to better understand and respond to the crisis. Data on opioid-related overdoses is collected and analyzed to help identify areas that need assistance.

Supporting Health Systems – The CDC utilizes the various tools at their disposal to work in conjunction with local health agencies to improve patient safety.

Collaboration is essential in preventing overdoses and abuse, and while these are effective strategies, many are reactive in nature. Getting to the root of the issue requires a proactive solution that starts with identifying the best types of alternative pain-management therapies. This is where a solution comes into play that has actually been with us for a long time; chiropractic care.

Chiropractic Care as an Alternative to Opioids

The Food and Drug Administration has proposed changes to the way healthcare providers are educated on treating pain. According to the FDA:

“Healthcare providers should be knowledgeable about the range of available therapies, when they may be helpful, and when they should be used as part of a multidisciplinary approach to pain management”

The changes in guidelines also recommend that doctors obtain information about chiropractic care to present to their patients, in an effort to help them avoid prescription opioids.

Chiropractic care comes along with a host of benefits in terms of quality of life, but it’s also been shown to be a more than viable alternative to opioids for pain management.

In fact, the American College of Physicians recommends the use of drug-free, non-invasive therapies such as chiropractic care as the first line of therapy for chronic and acute lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of opioid dependency – approximately 25% of all opioid prescriptions written in the U.S. are for this condition.

There’s a wealth of data available that supports this stance. A 2016 study found a direct link between chiropractic care and the reduction of opioid prescriptions. More specifically, a greater number of chiropractors and increased spending on chiropractic therapy directly correlated with a lower percentage of younger Medicare patients with opioid prescriptions.

Another study showed that the likelihood of filling an opioid prescription among recipients of chiropractic services was 55% lower when compared with patients that didn’t receive chiropractic treatment.

The same study also illustrated the financial benefit of utilizing chiropractic care – annual charges per person were 78% lower for opioid prescriptions and 71% lower for clinical services among chiropractic recipients when compared to non-patients.

As a nation, the only way we will put an end to this crisis once and for all is through continued education and research that helps remedy the root of the issue – pain.

As more and more evidence is collected, the same conclusions can be drawn and strengthened – alternative therapies, specifically chiropractic care, are long-term, healthy alternatives to prescribing opioids for pain management. The good news? Nearly every community affected by the opioid crisis has access to a local chiropractor in the area. Every person who knows a friend or loved one struggling with pain can also recommend they seek chiropractic treatment over prescription drugs.

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