Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing addiction problem in the nation, according to experts, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2012 called prescription drug abuse the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States and between 1999 and 2009, the number of deaths nationwide from painkillers nearly quadrupled according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
No one decides to get addicted to prescription pain pills, and millions of Americans use prescription pain pills without developing an addiction. The medication is usually given for a specific need, like low back pain, and for some, the abuse and addictions can grow from there.
Because of the heightened risks though, many people are turning to chiropractic as a safe alternative approach to many of the conditions people generally take medications for. Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, are all treatable through chiropractic care because one of the primary goals of chiropractic is to relieve pain and improve physical function. In fact, the chiropractic profession is dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system. Through our approach, our patients can achieve wellness without resorting to prescription medications or run into issues with any of the thousands of potential side effects or addiction risks.
The aches and pains of life don’t have to lead to a doctor’s office and a laundry list of medications. In fact, a trip to Carlson Chiropractic Center can be effective in treating a multitude of issues, including pain throughout the body, and is proven natural alternative. Don’t take our word for it; try it, because we are convinced that after one visit our patients can see for themselves why chiropractic is the safe and effective alternative.