Chiropractic
As primary care professionals for spinal health and well-being, doctors of chiropractic (DCs) are specifically trained to diagnose, evaluate and provide non-pharmaceutical care and rehabilitation to individuals suffering from acute, sub-acute and chronic low back and neck pain, headaches, neuro-musculoskeletal and other related conditions, as well as to optimize general health and wellness.
When it comes to pain, the American College of Physicians recommend first using non-drug treatments, such as spinal manipulation, for acute and chronic low back pain. 94% of all spinal manipulations performed in the U.S. are done by DCs.
A chiropractic adjustment is a safe, effective treatment that’s performed around 1 million times every business day in the U.S.
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy is an accessible way to use the practices of yoga – postures, breathwork, meditation techniques, and more – to build a more resilient body, mind, and spirit.
Anyone can do yoga therapy, which is individually tailored to your needs and goals. Over time, the practices help to balance your nervous system, which can lead to less pain and inflammation.
According to this explanation of the scientific research, “Yoga has been shown to positively affect function, pain, and quality of life for people with numerous musculoskeletal pain conditions.”
Acupuncture
An Acupuncturist is trained to evaluate your whole body health while also treating the symptoms that are troubling you most. A treatment will include a full evaluation in order to diagnose imbalances and select treatment points as well as herbal therapies. This holistic approach supports a treatment plan that focuses on recovery and overall wellbeing.
In a meta-analysis done on Acupuncture for Chronic Pain, it was determined that Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal, headache and osteoarthritis pain that persists over time. The American College of Physicians recommends acupuncture as a first-line treatment for low back pain. More and more people are turning to acupuncture as a safe and effective option for treatment. Visit the ASA website to find an acupuncturist near you.
Naturopathic
Are you looking for lasting relief from pain and other health issues? Naturopathic doctors are trained as primary care physicians to get to the root cause of your pain or illness.
Naturopathic physicians emphasize early interventions and non-pharmacologic treatments that address underlying causes of dysfunction, rather than focusing solely on symptom management. Individualized treatment plans for pain include diet, exercise and appropriate supplementation, as well as patient engagement, education and advocacy.
