Chiropractic is based on the philosophy of enabling your body to naturally heal through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that stimulate overall health. For Blake Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, this involves working to reestablish your body's healthy functioning to avoid the need for drugs or surgery. We notice that most of our Harrisburg patients are happy to find a natural approach for their health problems.
One benefit of chiropractic treatment is that it helps people reduce or even eliminate the use of drug treatments. Prescription medications are commonly supplied to individuals who have back problems. This is such a serious concern that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a report stating that opioid (painkiller) dangers outweigh the benefits when administered for back pain.
Some of the most popular opiates, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Statistics presented by the AAN cite the fact that about 50% of the people taking these drugs for a period of three months are still dependent on them five years later. This can further complicate the problem of back pain and recovery, especially if an opiate dependency occurs.
Contrast that to chiropractic care which incorporates natural healing and the benefits are evident. While a medication might be helpful at temporarily relieving the discomfort of a health issue, it's not a real solution to the problem. A drug won't fix your damaged back; it will only cover up the pain.
Blake Chiropractic & Rehabilitation will first examine you to get to the source of your back problems and then work with you to eliminate the problem -- without the need for risky medications.
If you're ready for relief, naturally, give our Harrisburg office a call at (717) 657-2561 to make an appointment with Blake Chiropractic & Rehabilitation.
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Trust the medical professionals at Blake Chiropractic & Rehab for all of your chiropractic needs. We have more than 26 years of experience and work to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our staff is dedicated to providing top-quality chiropractic care, so make an appointment today. We are conveniently located right off Route 22, beside the Colonial Park Fire Department, and accept most major insurance plans.
