The Research Truth About A Ashburn and Herndon 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. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is here to help though! Our gentle Cox® Technic approach targets the root cause of your back pain while helping you reclaim control over your daily life—without the cognitive risks that come with prescription medications.

This isn't a medical scare story. This information is helping us doctors and our patients alike to reconsider what may be the safest, most effective solution for Ashburn and Herndon chronic back pain that's been out there all the time: chiropractic care.

WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY

A comprehensive 2021 meta-analysis by de Zoete and colleagues examined individual participant data from multiple studies to assess the usefulness of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for chronic low back pain. This tedious analysis found that SMT provides similar benefits to other recommended interventions for both pain relief and functional improvement. The study's strength lies in its individual participant data analysis, which allows for more specific evaluations of treatment effects across diverse patient populations. (2)

The research [demonstrates that spinal manipulative therapy gives 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 received Cox® Technic flexion-distraction treatment had superior pain reduction compared to those in the exercise program group, especially those who had radiculopathy (sciatica). Perhaps more importantly, the benefits persisted throughout a one-year follow-up period, with the flexion-distraction group requiring significantly fewer healthcare visits than the physical therapy group during this extended timeframe.

This particular chiropractic technique works by applying gentle, rhythmic movements to decompress spinal segments while the patient lies on a specially designed table. The approach targets specific spinal levels and can reduce intradiscal pressure, making it particularly beneficial for patients with disc-related back pain conditions.

YOUR BRAIN-SAFE PATH TO PAIN RELIEF

The difference is pretty clear: gabapentin offers temporary pain relief at the potential cost of your cognitive future, while Cox® Technic offers 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 possibilities lurking in common pain medications, are you ready to explore the proven, brain-safe alternative that addresses your pain at its source?

Don't let concern of future cognitive decline add to your current pain. Talk with us at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn about how Cox® Technic offers hope – evidence-based, gentle, effective hope that lets you reclaim your life without impeding your cognition.

CONTACT Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Joseph Beissel on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the relief for chronic low back pain with The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

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