Chiropractic Care as an Alternative to Opioids: Insights from Dr. Jimmy Sayegh, DC

The opioid crisis has become a major public health concern in our country, with millions of Americans suffering from addiction to prescription opioids or heroin. Many of these addictions begin with the use of prescription opioids for pain management. As a chiropractor, I have seen firsthand how chiropractic care can be an effective alternative to opioids for pain management, and how it can play a role in reducing the opioid crisis in our country.

Chiropractic care is a non-pharmacological treatment that focuses on restoring proper alignment and function to the musculoskeletal system. It involves spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and other techniques that help reduce pain and promote healing. Chiropractic care has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of conditions that cause pain, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and joint pain.

One of the main benefits of chiropractic care as an alternative to opioids is that it is non-addictive and has few side effects. Unlike opioids, which can lead to addiction, overdose, and other serious health problems, chiropractic care is a safe and natural approach to pain management. It can also be used in conjunction with other non-pharmacological treatments, such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage therapy, to provide a comprehensive approach to pain management.

Research has shown that chiropractic care can be effective in reducing the use of opioids for pain management. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that patients who received chiropractic care for low back pain were less likely to use prescription opioids than those who did not receive chiropractic care. Another study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that chiropractic care was associated with a 55% reduction in opioid prescriptions for patients with back pain.

Chiropractic care can also help address the underlying causes of pain, rather than just masking the symptoms with medication. By restoring proper alignment and function to the musculoskeletal system, chiropractic care can help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote healing. This can lead to long-term pain relief and improved overall health and well-being.

In conclusion, chiropractic care can be an effective alternative to opioids for pain management, and can play a role in reducing the opioid crisis in our country. If you're suffering from pain and want to explore non-pharmacological treatments, consider adding chiropractic care to your pain management plan. As the King of Cracks, I have seen firsthand how chiropractic care can help patients achieve optimal health and well-being without the use of addictive and potentially harmful medications.

Dr. Jimmy Sayegh, DC
Licensed Chiropractic Physician
King of Cracks
ww.kingofcracks.com

Keywords: chiropractic care, opioids, pain management, non-pharmacological treatment, musculoskeletal system, alternative medicine
References:

• Davis, M. A., Yakusheva, O., & Gottlieb, D. J. (2020). Association of chiropractic care with opioid prescription among patients with spinal stenosis: A propensity score–matched retrospective cohort analysis. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 26(3), 196-202.
• Whedon, J. M., Mackenzie, T. A., Phillips, R. B., & Lurie, J. D. (2020). Risk of traumatic injury associated with chiropractic spinal manipulation in Medicare Part B beneficiaries aged 66-99 years. The Spine Journal, 20(4), 539-546.
• Blanchette, M. A., Rivard, M., Dionne, C. E., Cassidy, J. D., & Émond, M. (2016). Chiropractic care and risk for acute lumbar disc herniation: a population-based self-controlled case series study. European Spine Journal, 25(4), 1188-1192.