For many patients suffering from musculoskeletal issues, such as spinal, knee, hip, or shoulder problems, currently accepted treatments include the administration of opiate pain drugs. However, for many cases, these options come with multiple associated risks and side effects.

With this in mind, recent researches have shown promising results in regards to the use of chiropractic care in relieving musculoskeletal pain symptoms when compared with the use of opioids.

This type of non-invasive therapy is based on the application of several joint manipulations performed by a chiropractor, a health professional trained to restore joint functionality and give the body the capacity to heal itself back. Chiropractic care can help solve those factors related to the main condition, such as pain, inflammation, reduced range of motion, decreased strength, among others.

Nevertheless, chiropractic care is not limited to joint manipulations, also including other manual therapies, massage techniques, and therapeutic exercise instructions, making the health professional achieve a more complete therapeutic approach.

Unfortunately, many treatment plans still rely on prolonged and unsupervised administration of opioids, which, considering that prescription opioids addiction is one of the major health issues at the moment due to the surprisingly easy access that these have, makes this whole situation a more complicated one.

In search of a solution to this problem, experts on the matter who attended the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) 2019 Annual Meeting stated that “as part of a strategy to lessen opioid use, clinical guidelines now recommend many non-pharmacological options to be considered as front-line treatment ahead of any medication, chiropractic care included.”

By scheduling an appointment with us over at the Joint & Spine Center, we can make you return to your daily activities in the shortest possible time by applying the best therapeutic options to reduce your musculoskeletal pain symptoms, avoiding invasive or risky treatments.

So, schedule your appointment at https://pruskijointandspine.com/contact/ and you will receive the proper attention your case requires.

For more information about this topic and so much more, contact us at 936-295-1777. Our team of experts based in the beautiful community of Huntsville, TX, will be available during working hours to answer all your inquiries and support you in your path to wellness.