Thursday, May 16, 2019

Conservative care and the opioid crisis

 

It is not something new for people in pain to seek pain relief. It is not a new thing for people to use medications to relieve acute or chronic pain. And, sometimes, that may include powerful drugs called opioids. Opioids have a place in medicine especially after surgery or a serious injury. But, the use of these drugs can actually change the way we perceive pain and can predispose a person to addiction!
Numerous studies have shown that conservative care ( including Chiropractic) can be much more effective in relieving pain, stimulating healing, lowering the use of opioids and preventing opioid abuse and addiction. Controlling inflammation, gentle motion, rest, counseling/therapy, meditation, acupuncture and, of course, the restoration of motion and nerve function with Chiropractic can greatly reduce opioid use. Click on the link below for a short video on Chiropractic as a part of the solution to the opioid epidemic:
https://local21news.com/news/local/an-opioid-exit-strategy-how-chiropractors-may-hold-the-key

Are you or someone you love in pain? My staff and I are here to help! Call 201-525-0707 for an appointment or to arrange a FREE 15 minute telephone consultation.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Mania

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