The common solution for surgery or chronic pain is pain killers or opioids. The use or overuse of these pain pills has caused an opioid epidemic throughout the United States, but especially Utah. In Utah, an average of 323 people die from a prescription opioid drug overdose every year. The solution for the Utah opioid epidemic may not be as simple as limiting access to opioids or going to a chiropractor, but it could be a more promising solution for those that experience extreme pain. 

How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help You Avoid Opioids

Historically, back pain has been one of the most common reasons why opioids are prescribed to patients. But on the flip side, there is really no evidence to show that opioids provide relief for chronic pain. Whether your pain is from surgery, an accident or is chronic, there are better options than prescription opioids.

Beyond the risks of prescription overdose, opioids can make the problem seem that it is less severe than it actually is, or make the patient think their condition is fully healed. This can lead to overexertion or delay the healing process. Chiropractic and other non-drug approaches to pain management can be the first step in eliminating the pain completely and keeping the opioid epidemic from growing. 

The American College of Physicians updated its guidelines in 2017 to suggest the use of non-invasive and non-drug therapies for back pain first rather than opioid use. Only when the non-drug therapies do not limit the pain is when other medicines such as ibuprofen and muscle relaxants should be recommended. The last resort should be opioids and should only be used after all methods of massage, acupuncture, heat therapy and spinal manipulation have been tested for the patient. This can limit the chance of overdose and help to heal you from your pain in a more natural way. 

With Elevate Wellness Chiropractic we have studied and mastered several chiropractic techniques to improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. We practice the safest chiropractic techniques and help to bring balance to the spinal column and pelvic girdle. 

Over time, it is common to see misalignments that can separate the vertebrae, causing pain through tilted and twisted vertebrae. What often occurs is pinched or compressed nerves, leading to pain. These subluxations can lead to a number of ailments throughout the body.

Not only can chiropractic care help your back and neck pain, but we can treat issues such as headaches, whiplash and help to prevent future injury.

A Look At The Numbers

According to this study with PubMed, “patients with spinal pain who saw a chiropractor had half the risk of filling an opioid prescription. Among those who saw a chiropractor within 30 days of diagnosis, the reduction in risk was greater as compared with those with their first visit after the acute phase.” 

According to Cleveland University “Recent research has found that one day of opioid usage carried a 6% chance of being on opioids one year later. After eight days of use, that chance increased to 13.5%, and after 31 days of use, the chance spiked to nearly 30%.”

A study by BMC Family Practice found that many patients did not know the potential of how the care of acupuncture and chiropractic treatment could help their pain. The study shows that more education and better accessibility to chiropractic care. 

Work With Elevate Wellness

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care chiropractic care and focus on restoring your body to its proper state. Our treatments are non-invasive and we want to help you provide you with relief without pain medication. We offer care for infants, children and adults which is appealing to many because the use of painkillers can be very hard to give to your child. 

Using pain killers to treat pain does not have to be the default option anymore. We can provide the best chiropractic treatment, massage or heat therapy to keep you feeling pain free and have the best range of motion.

During your first visit we discuss your health history and talk about what you feel the best treatment is for your body. If you are wanting to feel better and avoid the risk of opioid addiction, we can help.
Elevate Wellness uses proactive chiropractic treatment and spinal decompression that can help you heal from auto accidents, sports related injuries, chronic pain and even help pregnant women with spinal alignment. We want to help discuss your pain and create a treatment plan that works best for you. Contact our office to schedule an appointment today.

If you experience back or neck pain, are struggling with digestion or stress, chiropractic treatment could be a solution for you to consider. A chiropractor visit doesn’t just handle injuries, they can help aid in a multitude or issues and get your body the relief it needs. 

If you have been considering chiropractor treatment, there may be more to their services than you first realized. Chiropractors can help to align your spine, neck and other parts of your body, but they can also give you tips to manage pain daily and work with you to live a more full life. 

Pain Relief

Of course the biggest reason people choose to participate in a chiropractor visit is for pain relief. Whether it be from a car accident, sports injury or chronic pain, chiropractic treatment helps patients to feel relief and do more. 

The biggest areas that patients experience pain are the neck and back, which cause lots of discomfort and can keep you from work or recreational activities. Chiropractors can help to minimize or eliminate the pain through massage therapy, k-laser therapy or spinal decompression. 

Better Sleep

Many of us would love to get better quality sleep. With a chiropractor visit, helping to limit the pain in your body, it will not have to work as hard while you sleep. Our bodies do the most work while we sleep, helping us to heal. If you have a lot of stress or can’t sleep from pain, it can take your body longer to heal, and affect your sleep. 

Chiropractors can use manipulation to increase blood flow in your body which can accelerate healing. Aligning the spine can also help to accelerate healing and give you less problems while laying down. 

Pregnancy Relief

When you are pregnant, your body experiences many rapid changes often in a short period of time. Elevate Wellness can help you maintain proper alignment and can help improve your birthing process. 

Having a chiropractor visit while you are pregnant can help shorten labor times, make you more comfortable during your pregnancy, have fewer interventions during labor and delivery and help babies have more room to grow freely in the womb. By aligning the pelvis and the spine of the expecting mother, we can help the labor and delivery process go much smoother.  We see many expecting mothers in our office and frequently hear from our patients that pregnancies with chiropractic care are much smoother than those without.  

Blood Pressure Normalization

Hypertension is usually caused due to stress. Stress creates tension in your muscles, joints, bones and can raise your blood pressure significantly. Most people turn to medication to keep up with their blood pressure but chiropractic care has shown to help significantly decrease blood pressure.

Chiropractors help to relieve stress and when you are not in pain, your stress level will go down. Relieving tension on the top of the neck can help to lower blood pressure rates. 

For Those With A Desk Job

Those with a desk job sit hunched over a keyboard or at an uncomfortable chair for the majority of the day can benefit from a chiropractor visit. This can cause discomfort and misalignment in many parts of your body. For those with desk jobs, neck and back pain are a real issue, because they sit in the same position day after day. 

Chiropractic care can help to relieve unnecessary pressure on your back, neck and shoulders. Over time, if not taken care of, this pressure can cause your discs to slip or herniate which can be very painful. A chiropractor visit can help prevent herniated discs and improve your comfort at work. 

You Play Sports Or Are Athletic

For those who love to be athletic or who play high school or college sports can benefit from regular chiropractic treatment. When you visit a chiropractor you will get a better range of motion and perform better. 

Having a consistent chiropractor visit can help to prevent future injury and improve your performance as an athlete. We can also discuss techniques to help you avoid injury and extra stress on your body. 

Alternative To Medication

Many patients want to avoid pain medication or other medication at all costs. Chiropractic treatment will help you to avoid pain pills and allow you to go throughout your day without throbbing pain. A chiropractor visit can help your body to heal instead of just masking the pain for a small amount of time.

Work With Elevate Wellness 

If you are looking for a chiropractor in Utah, Elevate Wellness is here to help. Located in Bountiful we help to serve many cities in Utah. 

At your first chiropractor visit we will discuss your health history and concerns so that we can treat you in the best way possible. Dr. Simmonds will provide recommendations and provide information to help you decide what is best for you and your health. 

Even if you don’t currently have symptoms or your pain is mild, chiropractic care is still recommended. Chiropractic care is a proactive way to maintain proper health and keep from injury. If you have more questions about our process or want to learn about our doctor, you can visit our website to read more. 
We know how uncomfortable pain can be and how it can affect your life. We want to help you get more motion back and go throughout your work day without debilitating pain. Elevate Wellness is open Monday through Thursday to help serve you.