chiropractic | SAFETY

106,000 americans hospitalized yearly for GI bleeding caused by NSAIDS, or families of the 16500 people per year who die from GI bleeding due to NSAIDS. Numbers even worse due to the fact that the drugs may even worsen the conditions.

Wolfe MM, Lichtenstein DR. Gastrointestinal Toxicity of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs NEJM 1999; 340:1888-1899 Lumbar spine surgery death rate 7 in 10,000
Deyo RA, Cherkin DC. Morbidity and Mortality in association with operations on the lumbar spine. The influence of age, diagnosis and procedure. J bone Joint surg Am 1992; 74:536-543

2 month course of NSAIDs death one in 1200
Hawkey CJ. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and peptic ulcers: facts and figures multiply, but do they add up? BMJ 1990;300:278-284.

The treatment of lumbar intervertebral disk herniation by side posture manipulation is both safe and effective

Cassidy J D, Kirkaldy-Willis H W. Side Posture Manipulation for Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Herniation. JMPT 1993. Vol 16, 2; 96-102.


Tips:

Maintain a healthy diet and weight.

Remain active-under the supervision of your doctor of chiropractic.

Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.

Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities, such as gardening.

Maintain proper posture.

Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.

Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine.

Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.

Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.

Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomically correct.