The Problem With Painkillers

For some, reaching for the tablets every morning is as much a habit as turning off the alarm clock or banging on the kettle. This becomes the only way chronic pain sufferers believe they can function. But, the dose that patients take over the years tends to increase. And quite often, the more painkillers people take, the more they have to take.

Almost like an addiction, people who take painkillers may even wake up during the night to take them! But, people do not always realize that the very drugs that promise to relieve pain often prolong it.

It is estimated that about 500,000 women and 100,000 men suffer from daily headaches due to the overuse of painkillers. These people are not overdosing on their medication; they take the pills for a long time. The more the painkiller is taken, the more resistant the body becomes, so the sufferer reaches for a stronger type of medication. When the medication wears off, they may develop withdrawal reactions (known as "rebound" headaches) that prompt them to take more medication. So it's the absence of medication that causes the headache.

Although this problem can affect anyone, it is believed to be more common in women. This is because women are five times more likely to suffer from migraines than men.

It is important to remember that although pain relievers can be effective in managing headaches, they should not be your first place to turn!

How can a chiropractor help?

A chiropractor may do one or more of the following if you have a primary headache:

Perform spinal manipulation or chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal function and reduce stress on your system.

Provide nutritional advice, and recommend a change in diet and the addition of B complex vitamins.

Advice on improving posture, ergonomic exercises, and relaxation techniques.

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