The Research Truth About A Juneau Back Pain Pill Gabapentin That May Be of Interest
A shocking recent 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 Juneau back pain relief without threatening 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 jumps significantly higher, with effects showing up in adults as young as middle age. Aurora 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 research is helping us doctors and our patients alike to reconsider what may be the safest, most effective solution for Juneau chronic back pain that's been out there all the 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 various studies to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for chronic low back pain. This rigorous analysis found that SMT provides similar benefits to other recommended interventions for both pain relief and functional improvement. The study's strength lies in its individual participant data analysis, which allows for more specific analysis of treatment effects across diverse patient populations. (2)
The research [demonstrates that spinal manipulative therapy delivers 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 revealed compelling results: patients who underwent Cox® Technic flexion-distraction treatment experienced superior pain reduction compared to those in the exercise program group, especially those who were dealing with radiculopathy (sciatica). Perhaps more importantly, the benefits lasted throughout a one-year follow-up period, with the flexion-distraction group undergoing significantly fewer healthcare visits than the physical therapy group during this extended timeframe.
This unique chiropractic technique works by applying gentle, rhythmic movements to decompress spinal segments while the patient lies on a specially designed table. The approach targets specific spinal levels and can reduce intradiscal pressure, making it particularly beneficial for patients with disc-related back pain conditions.
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 provides potential pain relieving and pain controlling advantages for your chronic low back pain.
Your chronic back pain has affected your life enough. 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 addresses your pain at its source?
Don't let fear of future cognitive decline add to your current physical suffering. Talk with us at Aurora Chiropractic Center about how Cox® Technic offers hope – evidence-based, gentle, effective hope that lets you reclaim your life without compromising your mental sharpness.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joseph Beissel on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the relief for chronic low back pain with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
