Pain killers – do they really work?

Man with head pains Willow Chiropractic

There are two very well-known pain medications that find their way into our homes; paracetamol and ibuprofen. These work in different ways to help manage pain, paracetamol by interfering with the pain pathway, and ibuprofen by acting as an anti-inflammatory. It’s very easy to open your handbag or bathroom cabinet and reach for one of…

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Why choose chiropractic over pain medication?

senior taking medication Willow Chiropractic

Many people suffer years or even decades of pain, using pain relief medication to try and continue a normal life. In the short term these drugs can be useful, however it is not a good strategy for pain management over time, and can lead to other unwanted side effects including addiction, headaches and more. Chiropractors…

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