From Dr. Margolies This was fromthe internet: Federal Government Studies reveal effective method to... END LOW BACK AND NECK PAIN Eight out of ten Americans suffer from recurrent back pain. Fortunately, many can be helped to conquer their pain and live a more active life, without the need of drugs and surgery. If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from back pain you are not alone. Back pain accounts for more worker's compensation claims than any other single ailment, costing some $20 billion each year. But researchers and sufferers both are finding a less costly, more effective way to treat back pain: chiropractic. The idea of better health through better chemistry is false. In 1983 the United States consumed $17 billion in pharmaceutical drugs, in 1993 the figure rose to $57 billion. The statistics would not be alarming if we were that much healthier, but are we? Most back pain results from musculoskeletal disorders - injury, neglect, or misuse. Your spinal column forms a protective canal that houses the spinal cord, which is your bodyÌs primary communication line. Poor posture, lack of exercise, overexertion, and misuse can build up over time and force a vertebrae or disc out of place. This misalignment can put pressure on sensitive spinal nerves, interrupting the nerve flow and causing pain and other related problems. SPINAL PROBLEMS DO NOT USUALLY GO AWAY BY THEMSELVES If you think that your back or neck pain will resolve itself, think again. Studies show that misaligned vertebrae ÏdegenerateÓ from years of improper alignment. Degenerated joints or spinal segments cause a lack of mobility in the effective area and further nerve problems. Spinal degeneration can ultimately be the result of an ignored injury, a minor fender bender perhaps, or even years of poor posture or improper lifting techniques. As the degeneration progresses the discs between the vertebra narrow and scar tissue forms. If left untreated, sections of the spinal column can fuse together, resulting in constant pain and discomfort. Early detection and treatment of spinal problems can prevent years of problems in the future. You owe it to yourself, especially if you are experiencing pain or immobility to contact a Doctor of Chiropractic today. The most commonly heard comment in a chiropractic office is ÏIÌm tired of taking medication and feeling doped. What can I do to get off the drugs?Ó Better health comes from better living, and chiropractic is the perfect compliment Adjusting subluxations will release the bodyÌs innate wisdom to heal. Regular chiropractic check ups are essential to allow the expression of health. By eating a healthful diet, exercising, strengthening muscles and receiving chiropractic care, your back can last a lifetime healthy and pain free. After all, are you planning to retire on the golf course or on the couch?! Dr. M