Why Chiropractic ?
When it comes to pain we have three choices: (1) do nothing (2) use medical treatment (various drugs – some benign, some addictive (3) seek natural pain relief with chiropractic treatment.
Commonly-Reported Pain Conditions
• When asked about four common types of pain, respondents of a National Institute of Health Statistics survey indicated that low back pain was the most common (27%), followed by severe headache or migraine pain (15%), neck pain (15%) and facial ache or pain (4%).
• Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. More than 26 million Americans between the ages of 20-64 experience frequent back pain. (6)
• Adults with low back pain are often in worse physical and mental health than people who do not have low back pain: 28% of adults with low back pain report limited activity due to a chronic condition, as compared to 10% of adults who do not have low back pain. Also, adults reporting low back pain were three times as likely to be in fair or poor health and more than four times as likely to experience serious psychological distress as people without low back pain. (6)
A 2006 survey conducted for the American Pain Foundation evaluated the impact that chronic pain had on 303 chronic pain sufferers who sought care from their physician and were currently using an opioid to treat their pain.
Control Over Chronic Pain
• More than half of respondents (51%) felt they had little or no control over their pain.
• Six out of ten patients (60%) said they experience breakthrough pain one or more times daily, severely impacting their quality of life and overall well-being.
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Impact on Quality of Life
• Almost two-thirds (59%) reported an impact on their overall enjoyment of life.
• More than three quarters of patients (77%) reported feeling depressed.
• 70% said they have trouble concentrating.
• 74% said their energy level is impacted by their pain.
• 86% reported an inability to sleep well.
These are all common complaints I see in my office each week. Too many people wait too long in seeking non-invasive treatment, some have used narcotic medication, but cannot tolerate the side effects. If you, or people you know, are having pain issues and wish to avoid invasive, narcotic pain management, call me to discuss your situation and the natural, chiropractic way to less pain and better health.
Best Wishes – Dr. Cross 224-788-9949