The Research Truth About A Minster Back Pain Pill Gabapentin That May Be of Interest
An astonishing new study will make you think twice about just reaching for that gabapentin prescription—it potentially increases dementia risk, while Cox® Technic and chiropractic care offer Minster back pain relief without impeding your cognitive future. (1) Researchers discovered that people taking this commonly prescribed back pain medication face an increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline – even after just six months of use. Use of six or more prescriptions, your risk increases more, with effects showing up in adults as young as middle age. Minster Chiropractic Center is here to help though! Our gentle, safe chiropractic treatment plan focuses on the source of your pain and on helping you control its effects on your life.
This isn't a medical scare story. This information is helping us doctors and our patients alike to reconsider what may be the safest, most effective solution for Minster chronic back pain that's been available for a long time: chiropractic care.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
A comprehensive 2021 meta-analysis by de Zoete and colleagues examined individual participant data from many studies to assess the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for chronic low back pain. This tedious analysis found that SMT delivers similar benefits to other suggested interventions for both pain relief and functional improvement. The study's strength lies in its individual participant data analysis, which allows for more precise evaluations of treatment effects across diverse patient populations. (2)
The research [demonstrates that spinal manipulative therapy gives clinically meaningful improvements in pain and function, positioning it as a worthwhile first-line treatment option alongside other evidence-based interventions. This finding is particularly significant for patients seeking non-drug approaches to dealing with their chronic back pain.
COX® TECHNIC: A SPECIFIC FORM OF SPINAL MANIPULATION
Among the many chiropractic techniques, Cox® Technic flexion-distraction has garneredearned particular attention from researchers. A landmark 2006 randomized clinical trial by Gudavalli and colleagues specifically compared flexion-distraction procedures with active exercise programs for chronic low back pain management. (3) It shared compelling results: patients who underwent Cox® Technic flexion-distraction treatment had superior pain reduction compared to those in the exercise program group, especially those who had radiculopathy (sciatic leg pain). Perhaps more importantly, the benefits lasted throughout a one-year follow-up period, with the flexion-distraction group requiring significantly fewer healthcare visits than the physical therapy group during this extended timeframe.
Cox® Technic works by gently stretching spinal segments, reducing pressure on compressed discs and irritated nerves. Think of it as giving your spine the therapeutic decompression it desperately needs, allowing natural healing to occur without putting foreign chemicals into your system.
YOUR BRAIN-SAFE PATH TO PAIN RELIEF
The difference is pretty clear: gabapentin offers temporary pain relief at the potential cost of your cognitive future, while Cox® Technic offers potential pain relieving and pain controlling advantages for your chronic low back pain.
Your chronic back pain has already disrupted enough of your life. Now that researchers have shared the hidden possibilities lurking in common pain medications, isn't it time to explore the proven, brain-safe alternative that tackles your pain at its source?
Don't let fear of future cognitive decline add to your current physical suffering. Talk with us at Minster Chiropractic Center about how Cox® Technic offers hope – evidence-based, gentle, effective hope that lets you reclaim your life without impeding your cognition.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joseph Beissel on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the relief for chronic low back pain with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
