When it comes to pain in our backs and necks, joints, headaches, and other issues, we often think the only solution is surgery or other invasive procedures. Of course, there are many risks associated with surgery, plus the recovery time can take weeks or even months.
For many, this kind of recovery time is not an option, especially if it means being out of work or giving up important time you want to spend with family and friends.
Chiropractic care is a non-invasive way to fix chronic pains and aches in your head, neck, back, and joints. Your chiropractor can use painless spinal manipulation to help align your spine and get you back on your feet more quickly than surgery. The best part about chiropractic care is there are no anesthesia risks, and you won’t have to miss out on your life during treatment.
Avoid the surgery
Many medical professionals recommend back and neck surgery as a quick-fix for issues such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis. However, there are many risks associated with surgery on the spinal cord. Some of these risks include:
- nerve damage or injury
- spinal fluid leakage or dural tear
- lessened range of motion
- loosening of hardware, or fracture;
- failed fusions
- bone grafts
In addition to these risks, there are complications with going under anesthesia, and risks of abnormal bleeding from the actual surgical site.
No dependence on medications
Another benefit to avoiding surgery is also preventing the tricky issue of pain management after surgery. With opioid dependence on the rise in America, managing pain after a treatment or procedure with medications can be a risk. With non-invasive treatments like chiropractic care, patients can get their issues addressed without surgery and without the need for addictive medications.
Less recovery time
When you visit your chiropractor to address your pain, you will set up a schedule for your care. Usually, this will consist of a few visits every week for a set number of weeks, at-home exercises and stretches, and reassessment benchmarks.
Most patients begin to feel better after a few treatments, and they can start to introduce activities back into their daily routine. By the time you reach your maintenance care benchmark, you will have been able to visit your chiropractor while also living your life. There are no days spent in bed recovering, and patients who avoid surgery can return to work more quickly or not have to stop working at all.
Enjoy the benefits
The benefits of visiting a chiropractor are endless. Your chiropractor can become a key part of your healthcare team and will give you information and suggestions to address your symptoms and take control of your health. Surgery doesn’t have to be your only option.
