October 21, 2024
A Natural Approach to Back Pain
Avoid Drugs with Chiropractic Therapy for Back Pain in Lincoln
Chiropractic is centered on the principle of helping your body to naturally heal through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that promote wellness. For Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1, this means working hard to restore your body's normal performance to avoid the need for medications or surgical treatments. We see that many of our Lincoln patients are happy to find a natural approach for their health problems.
One advantage of chiropractic treatment is that it helps people decrease or eliminate the use of narcotics. Prescription medications are oftentimes issued to people who have back soreness. This is such a significant problem that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a press release stating that opioid (painkiller) risks overshadow the benefits when prescribed for back pain.
Some of the most popular opiates, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Statistics supplied by the AAN mention the fact that approximately 50% of the patients taking these drugs for a period of three months are still dependent on them five years down the road. This can further complicate the problem of back pain and healing, particularly if an narcotic dependency occurs.
Compare that to chiropractic which features natural healing and the benefits are clear. While a medication might be helpful at briefly relieving the symptoms of a health condition, it's not a long-term solution to the problem. Drugs can't mend your damaged spine; it will only cover up the pain.
How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help You?
Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 will first examine you to get to the source of your back pain and then work with you to eliminate the spinal interference -- without any risky drugs.
If you're ready for pain relief, naturally, give our Lincoln office a call at (402) 484-5177 to make an appointment with Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1.
References
- Risk of opioids outweigh benefits for headache, low back pain, other conditions. American Academy of Neurology;September 29, 2014.
- What are opioids? National Institute on Drug Abuse. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/prescription-drugs/opioids/what-are-opioids
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Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1
Dr. Jerrad Swanson is originally from St. Paul Nebraska. He attended undergrad at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln & following undergraduate school he attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kansas where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2018. When he isn't at work Dr. Swanson enjoys exercising and being active with his 2 children Maeve and Breccan. Dr. Jerrad takes a whole-body approach to healthcare. He has a specialized interest in family care and sports injuries seeing many UNL athletes from several sports. He is certified in many soft tissue treatments including IASTIM, Faktor (Graston techniques), Kinesiotaping, and Dry Needling Level 1. He has also attended Webster seminars and is well-versed in treating through full-term pregnancies, infants, and children.