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Healthy News March 2025 Chiropractic Care and Opioid Reduction for Back and Neck Pain

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Back and neck pain continue to be leading causes of chronic discomfort, resulting in significant dependency on opioids for relief. However, research shows that chiropractic care may be an effective, drug-free alternative, minimizing the need for opioids while effectively managing pain.

Chiropractic treatments, including spinal manipulation and manual decompression, focus on correcting musculoskeletal misalignments that contribute to pain. Research supports their effectiveness: a 2025 study by Trager et al. found that chiropractic care for sciatica not only alleviated pain but also led to fewer opioid-related adverse events. (1) Similarly, Kruse et al. (2023) found that patients with failed back surgery syndrome significantly reduced their opioid use after just three months of manual spinal decompression therapy. (2)

The benefits of chiropractic treatment go beyond back pain relief. By lessening reliance on opioids, patients avoid the risk of addiction and the unpleasant side effects often associated with these medications. Chiropractic treatment empowers patients to take a proactive, holistic approach to their health, fostering long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

If you're wanting an effective way to address back or neck pain without opioids, chiropractic therapy is an evidence-based alternative backed by science. Experience drug-free pain relief and regain control over your health today.

Explore chiropractic care options at Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation and start your journey toward pain relief without the risks of opioids.

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kim Lombardy on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson about how utilizing The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management is beneficial in decreasing patient use of opioids to manage their back pain.

Carrolltown chiropractic exercise for back pain relief 

TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Sit-To-Stand Combo Exercise to Help Your Spine!

Simple exercise is often best! Pairing sit-to-stand exercises with blood flow restriction (BFR) could be a game-changer for those struggling with low back pain. A 2024 study by Lee KH and Chon SC demonstrates that this powerful duo not only relieves pain but also boosts muscle growth for individuals with back instability. (3) Sit-to-stand exercises are simple yet effective for building strength and mobility, while BFR ramps up circulation and triggers muscle adaptation—all without overloading your spine. Together, they make a safe, impactful solution to help patients rebuild strength, stability, and confidence in their daily lives.

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