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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 remain leading causes of chronic discomfort, resulting in significant dependency on opioids for relief. However, research demonstrates 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 lowered 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 care empowers patients to take control of their health safely and holistically, fostering long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

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

Explore chiropractic care options here in Sitka at Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka and discover relief without 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.

Sitka chiropractic exercise for back pain relief 

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

Keep exercise simple! Combining sit-to-stand exercises with blood flow restriction (BFR) presents a promising solution for those suffering from low back pain. According to a study by Lee KH and Chon SC (2024), this unique combination not only augments pain relief but also promotes muscle growth in individuals with low back instability. (3) Sit-to-stand movements are simple, functional exercises that improve strength and mobility, while BFR increases circulation and targets muscular adaptation without placing undue stress on the back. Together, they present a safe and effective approach for addressing low back pain, helping patients regain strength and stability in their daily activities.

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