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Ashburn Anti-Depressant Use May Risk Bone Health

Back pain can be tormenting, particularly chronic lower back pain that has been around more than three months. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn sees this every day. Every Ashburn chiropractic back pain patient deals with it differently. Some will exercise more. Some will eat more. Some will sit more. Some will turn to anti-depressant drugs. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn offers a chiropractic treatment plan to lessen the pain, thereby reducing the want for anti-depressant drugs. ("How long will it take?" is often a question. The answer: possibly quicker than you think is possible.) But if you take anti-depressants, take some solace in knowing that you aren't alone. Read on…

Ashburn anti-depressant use may risk bone health.Unfortunately, a lot of Ashburn residents are taking anti-depressants as if they were candy. One report tells us that Americans’ are utilizing anti-depressants in an increasing number. (1,5) 27 million in 2005! (2) More women than men take them. (5) But many take them for minor complaints of depression and trouble coping with everyday issues without understanding the more major risks associated with their use. (1) Now, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is without a doubt NOT advising anyone to take themselves off any medication. We just want to share research findings and present some healthy approaches to dealing with Ashburn anti-depressant use.

So if you take antidepressants or know someone else in Ashburn who does, Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn urges you to note the following hazard to your health.

It has been shown that antidepressants would have a direct action on bone metabolism and would be associated with increased fracture risk. An exhaustive systematic research study of 34 studies (1,217,464 individuals) performed between 1966 and April 2011 shows a 42%, 47%, and 38% increased risk for non-vertebral, hip, and spine fractures, respectively. Bottomline: Results from this large study showed antidepressant use is associated with a moderate and clinically significant increase in the risk of fractures of all types. (3)

So, we don’t want you or any other chiropractic patient to despair over anti-depressant use. Just consider doing something positive to counteract the negative consequences of anti-depressants on bone metabolism, if possible. Take calcium, vitamin D and magnesium, even exercise (4) for your brain, your depression, your bones, and your health!
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