Have a Child With Back Pain? Avoid Opioids At All Costs

Many research studies have confirmed that opioids aren't helpful and in fact can be harmful when it comes to treating low back pain. When it comes to children, the same holds true. In fact, there isn't any research supporting the use of these drugs as a solution. The good news is there’s ample research and personal testimony for the use of chiropractic instead.

What Opioids Do to Children

Back pain is fairly common in children between lugging around heavy backpacks, playing sports, and their bodies undergoing development. Growth spurts can be especially painful. With all that going on, you want to avoid opioids at all costs.

Studies show that training children to take pills when they're in pain can lead to opioid abuse, and in extreme cases death by overdose. As they get older, they’re more likely to self medicate. If some is good, then more is better. They're not doctors who've been taught that the dose makes the poison. We can teach children that there are other safer, more effective ways to help them get out of pain, especially through chiropractic care (which can be addicting in a good way).

We know chronic pain impacts the brain negatively, making proper, timely care imperative. As for what opioids do to developing brains and bodies, the CDC hasn’t released any official information yet. For now, the bottom line is to protect children from developing an addiction and dependence on opioids.

What Chiropractic Can Do for Back Pain in Children

Ample research shows that chiropractic care is a safe, excellent treatment for children suffering from back pain. Chiropractors can also help spines stay healthy in the face of heavy backpacks, sports injuries, and even during stages of bodily development. A healthy spine can promote healthy development.

So skip the risk of your child developing an addiction or overdosing and take them to your favorite chiropractor for drug-free pain relief today. Care is customizable to your child’s unique needs.