Chiropractic is centered on the philosophy of helping your body to naturally heal through spinal adjustments and lifestyle changes that promote overall health. For Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes, this means working to reestablish your body's healthy performance to prevent the need for drugs or surgical treatments. We notice that many of our State College patients are happy to find a natural solution for their health conditions.
One advantage of chiropractic care is that it helps people minimize or eliminate the use of drug treatments. Prescription medications are frequently issued to people who have back problems. This is such a significant crisis that the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued a report stating that opioid (painkiller) risks outweigh the benefits when prescribed for back pain.
Some of the most common opiates, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, include hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), morphine, and codeine. Data supplied by the AAN mention the fact that roughly 50% of the people taking these drugs for a period of three months are still taking them five years down the road. This can further complicate the problem of back pain and recovery, particularly if an opiate addiction occurs.
Contrast that to chiropractic which features natural healing and the advantages are crystal clear. While a medication might be useful at temporarily relieving the symptoms of a health problem, it's not a real solution to the problem. Drugs don't fix your damaged spine; it will only mask the pain.
Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes will first examine you to get to the root of your back problems and then work with you to address the problem -- without any risky medications.
If you're ready for pain relief, naturally, give our State College office a call at (814) 308-9352 to make an appointment with Drs. Matt & Annie Reyes.
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Dr. Matt Reyes was born and raised in Apalachin, a small town in Upstate New York. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Fitness Development from the State University at New York College at Cortland. He then fulfilled his ambition to become a Doctor of Chiropractic when he graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2013.
