More and more medical doctors recommend nonpharmacological (drug-free) chiropractic treatments for patients with back and spine pain. The reason medical doctors turn to chiropractors for patient treatment is because of their clear understanding of the opioid epidemic and the opioid-related health risk that patients face. With every opioid prescription there is a potential pathway to drug addiction.
The American College of Physicians issued guidelines that suggest the use of spinal manipulation and other back and neck pain treatment as highly recommended alternatives to opioids. Studies show that continuous use of opioids in excess of 30 days greatly increases the risk of drug dependence. Back and neck problems often relate to systemic issues that require more than 30 days of treatment to mitigate or eliminate pain. This is a real life health dilemma given the fact that dependence can develop in as little as two days of continuous use.
With the potential for dependence and the real harm caused by long-term opioid use, utilizing non-drug approaches like chiropractic care makes perfect sense. Chiropractors have the training, expertise, and tools necessary to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and monitor pain. Chiropractic treatment for back and neck pain can eliminate the need for prescription pain relievers. Life Chiropractic & Acupuncture offers opioid-free chiropractic treatments for pain.
If you suffer from back and/or neck pain, consider chiropractic care. Contact Life Chiropractic & Acupuncture.
Reference: American College of Physicians
