Friday, April 24, 2015

"Widely used painkiller (acetaminophen AKA Tylenol) is ineffective against low-back pain and offers only “minimal short-term benefit”

As published in the March 31, 2015 British Medical Journal,

"Conclusions Paracetamol (acetaminophen AKA Tylenol)  is ineffective in the treatment of low back pain and provides minimal short term benefit for people with osteoarthritis. These results support the reconsideration of recommendations to use paracetamol for patients with low back pain and osteoarthritis of the hip or knee in clinical practice guidelines."

What does Dr. Anthony Hamm, president of the American Chiropractic Association recommend:

“There are effective, more conservative treatments that help many patients lessen reliance on addictive painkillers and get back to their normal lives and activities,” said Dr. Hamm. “The services provided by chiropractic physicians are not only clinically effective but also cost-effective, so taking a more conservative approach at the onset of low-back pain can also potentially save both patients and the healthcare system money down the line.”

What do I (Wayne Press, DC) say?

If you are experiencing moderate to severe neck and/or back pain
give a call today for an appointment.  I would like the opportunity to help you feel better and enjoy more of your life, naturally.  

 

1 comment:

  1. Instead of using pain-killer to get rid of pain of joint and muscles . Patients should take the therapy called Chiropractor North Ryde therapy by its specialist doctor called chiropractor.

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