The Research Truth About A San Jose Back Pain Pill Gabapentin That May Be of Interest
A new 2025 study just revealed something that will make you think twice about reaching for that gabapentin prescription. (1) Researchers discovered that people taking this commonly prescribed back pain medication face an increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline – even after just six months of use. Use of six or more prescriptions, your risk increases more, with effects showing up in adults as young as middle age. Chiropractic Solutions is here to help though! Our gentle, safe chiropractic treatment plan focuses on the source of your pain and on helping you control its effects on your life.
This isn't meant to scare you. This research is prompting us doctors and our patients alike to rediscover what may be the safest, most effective solution for San Jose chronic back pain that's been available for a long time: chiropractic care.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY
A comprehensive 2021 meta-analysis by de Zoete and colleagues analyzed individual participant data from various studies to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for chronic low back pain. This tedious analysis found that SMT provides similar benefits to other suggested interventions for both pain relief and functional improvement. What made this study so impactful was its approach of studying individual patient data rather than just group averages, giving researchers a much clearer picture of how chiropractic care works for real people with different backgrounds and pain levels. (2)
The research [shows that spinal manipulative therapy delivers clinically meaningful improvements in pain and function, positioning it as a practical first-line treatment option alongside other evidence-based interventions. This finding is specifically significant for patients seeking non-drug approaches to dealing with their chronic back pain.
COX® TECHNIC: A SPECIFIC FORM OF SPINAL MANIPULATION
Among the many chiropractic techniques, Cox® Technic flexion-distraction has garneredearned particular attention from researchers. A landmark 2006 randomized clinical trial by Gudavalli and colleagues specifically compared flexion-distraction procedures with active exercise programs for chronic low back pain management. (3) The study revealed compelling results: patients who underwent Cox® Technic flexion-distraction treatment experienced superior pain reduction compared to those in the exercise program group, especially those who were dealing with radiculopathy (sciatica). Perhaps more importantly, the benefits persisted throughout a one-year follow-up period, with the flexion-distraction group needing significantly fewer healthcare visits than the physical therapy group during this extended timeframe.
Cox® Technic works by gently stretching spinal segments, reducing pressure on compressed discs and irritated nerves. Think of it as giving your spine the therapeutic decompression it desperately needs, allowing natural healing to occur without introducing foreign chemicals into your system.
YOUR BRAIN-SAFE PATH TO PAIN RELIEF
The contrast isn’t too fuzzy: gabapentin offers temporary pain relief at the potential risk of your cognitive future, while Cox® Technic provides potential pain relieving and pain controlling benefits for your chronic low back pain.
Your chronic back pain has already disrupted enough of your life. Now that researchers have shared the hidden risks lurking in common pain medications, are you ready to explore the proven, brain-safe alternative that tackles your pain where it’s lurking?
Don't let fear of future cognitive decline add to your current physical suffering. Talk with us at Chiropractic Solutions about how Cox® Technic offers hope – evidence-based, gentle, effective hope that lets you reclaim your life without impeding your cognition.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joseph Beissel on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the relief for chronic low back pain with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.
