STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Staten Island chiropractor Dr. Steven Albert is raising awareness about the benefits of natural care as an alternative to prescription medications. According to the chiropractor, many Staten Island pain patients are looking for an alternative to traditional medical interventions, such as pain medications. Following an accident injury, natural care can also help support the body during the healing process. Dr. Albert says that in many cases, natural care, including chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and massage, is more effective for managing pain long-term and promoting healing.
The Healthy Body, a chiropractic care and wellness center in Staten Island, is encouraging pain patients to learn more about the benefits of natural care. According to Staten Island chiropractor Dr. Steven Albert, non-invasive, drug-free care can help patients safely heal following an accident injury without harmful side effects.
According to Dr. Albert, non-invasive treatments like chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, acupuncture and massage are effective alternatives because these treatments address underlying causes of pain.
"After an injury, doctors typically prescribe pain medications to help patients manage their pain," said Dr. Albert. "While medication can initially be effective, it only covers up pain, rather than addressing the causes. This can lead to dependency on medication in order to perform everyday activities. Worse, since pain medications cannot 'fix' the problem, patients may never properly heal."
Dr. Albert says that Staten Island injury accident choose his natural healing center because they are looking for an alternative to prescription medications. Some of these patients worry that repeated prescription pain medication use could lead to a dependency. Others are concerned about the accumulative toxic effect that medication can have on the body, especially the liver. Even over-the-counter medications may cause unintended consequences for patients.
"Earlier this year, the popular over-the-counter pain medicine Excedrin was pulled from the market because of dosing improprieties," said Dr. Albert. "With incidences like this becoming a regular occurrence on the nightly news, it's difficult for patients to trust medication. From unintended side effects to the chronic accumulation of chemicals in the body over time, many Americans are taking a step back from and reevaluating their drug usage. Natural healing methods are safer, and in many cases, more effective than prescription medications."
Dr. Albert recommends chiropractic care, physical therapy plans, acupuncture treatments and massage sessions as alternatives. All of these forms of natural care address underlying mechanical problems that cause pain and increase the risk for injury. For example, correcting a misalignment naturally manages pain and supports whole body health says the chiropractor.
In addition to chiropractic care, Dr. Albert offers complementary healing treatments. Dr. Albert has substantial experience treating auto injury and sports injury patients for chronic pain and injury rehabilitation.
Individuals can learn more about the benefits of natural care for managing injury accident pain, back pain and headache pain by visiting http://www.healthybodyny.com/.
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