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Chiropractic and Chronic Pain: A Natural Solution Without Drugs

Chronic pain can wear a person down, draining energy and making daily life difficult. Many people turn to medications for relief, only to find themselves relying on them long-term without addressing the real issue. Chiropractic offers another way that works with the body rather than against it.

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The spine isn’t just a stack of bones; it protects the nervous system, the body’s communication network. When the spine is misaligned, nerves can become irritated, leading to pain that may not go away on its own. This isn’t limited to backaches, headaches, joint pain, and even arm or leg discomfort may all stem from spinal issues. Restoring proper alignment allows the body to function as it was designed, relieving pain naturally.

A Different Approach to Healing

Many who come to a chiropractor have tried everything else. Take, for example, a man in his 40s who had lived with lower back pain for years. He had tried stretching, heat, and over-the-counter medications. Nothing made a lasting difference. After a few visits to the chiropractor, he noticed something unusual-his pain wasn’t coming back. His body had found its way back to normal function without artificial interference.

The body wants to heal, and removing interference gives it the chance to do so. Chiropractic does not force anything; it simply restores what was already there. This approach has helped countless people find relief without relying on outside substances. A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that those who received chiropractic adjustments for chronic lower back pain had better long-term outcomes than those who used medication alone. (1)

Restoring Natural Function

The best part? This is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every person’s spine tells a different story, and a skilled chiropractor listens to it. Some notice an immediate difference, while others improve gradually. Either way, the goal remains the same: helping the body work as it should.

Chronic pain is not something to accept as a way of life. The body is capable of far more than most people realize. Chiropractic provides a way to unlock that potential naturally, safely, and effectively.

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  1. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2013

How many joints are in your spine?

Questions and Answers About Chiropractic: How many joints are in your spine?How many joints are in your spine?

Chiropractors adjust the spine to correct vertebral subluxations – but do you have any idea how complex your spinal column is?

Your spine contains 24 vertebrae (spinal bones) that are connected by 23 discs. These discs act as shock absorbers, give the spine its curve, strengthen it and increase its flexibility.

Each vertebra has four posterior (back facing) joint surfaces that connect it to the other vertebrae, PLUS each vertebra connects with the discs above and below. In addition, many vertebra have joints that connect your spine to your ribs, sacrum, skull and other structures.

In all your spine has 364 joints! About one for every day in a year. Coincidence? Maybe there’s a joint that resonates with every day! That’s a stretch, but you never know.

All those joints work together to support your weight and permit you to move in lots of different directions, and to get into all kinds of weird positions. Is it any wonder that chiropractors are so busy keeping this structure in alignment with all its parts balanced with gravity? Stop by and we’ll make sure everything is in order. (1)

  1. Cramer G, Darby S. Clinical Anatomy of The Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS (3rd Edition). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier/Mosby. 2014;Appendix I:638-642.