Choosing Chiropractic Before Prescription Pain Pills

When it comes to musculoskeletal pain, most people rely on prescription painkillers and muscle relaxants. However, taking medication can cause side effects in many people, often serving ineffective due to it or causing other problems while getting rid of one, and create dependency. Dependency can be very dangerous because it also leads to increased tolerance levels which in turn would require higher dosages in order to feel the effects. Thankfully, there is an alternative to treat musculoskeletal pain that until recently hasn’t been receiving the attention it deserves. According to new research publications, chiropractic treatment can serve just as effective, if not more, than prescription pills to alleviate back pain and all without the risks of medication. At Tucker Chiropractic, we can provide you with chiropractic treatment in Gainesville, FL.

What is Gainesville Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care specializes in disorders that affect the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and the way such disorders impact a person’s general health. Chiropractic treatment can help alleviate a variety of ailments, since most of the body’s functions are controlled by the nervous system. But it is most often associated with the treatment of conditions such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain and headaches. What makes chiropractic treatment so attractive compared to traditional medicine is its drug-free approach. Because it is natural, it rids itself of many of the side effects that plague medications making it a safer alternative. Treatment relies on hands-on manipulation to correct subluxations in the body and includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors are also qualified to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling in order to improve results.

LOW-BACK PAIN TREATMENT GUIDELINES

On Feb. 14, 2017, the American College of Physicians published a new guideline for low-back pain treatment in the “Annals of Internal Medicine.” The guideline recommends that non-invasive, non-drug treatments be used first for the relief of low-back pain before resorting to medications. Such treatments include spinal manipulation, also known as chiropractic treatment. With this new guideline, the medical profession is recognizing the benefits of chiropractic treatment for back pain and recommending it as a first line of treatment because of its efficacy and safety. The encouragement of such treatment will also likely increase the number of medical doctors that refer their patients to licensed chiropractors. Before seeking a Gainesville chiropractor, patients should first fully discuss their symptoms with their primary care physician.

Chiropractic Treatments in Gainesville, FL

At Tucker Chiropractic, we can help relieve your lower back pain through gentle chiropractic treatment. Dr. Tucker specializes in the activator technique, a method that eliminates the twisting, cracking and jerking associated with chiropractic and allows him to treat everyone from infants to the elderly. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our chiropractic clinic in Gainesville, FL.