As we’re reported before, opioid use in the treatment of spinal pain is a major problem. To be totally fair, it’s a bigger problem in other countries than it is in the UK since the NHS has for some time been trying to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions being given out – nonetheless it’s… Read more »
Tag: painkillers
Does chiropractic care reduce opioid use?
Whether your painful complaint consists mainly of back, neck shoulder or even hip pain, for many non-chiropractic practitioners drugs, usually painkillers are the first weapon of choice when it comes to treatment. While short term use of common medicines such as Ibruprofen may provide relief and come at a fairly low risk, far too many… Read more »
Back pain – should I see my GP or the Chiropractor?
When you’re struggling with back pain, it’s often not easy to know where to turn. Some people believe that a visit to the GP is in order, others favour the chiropractor and yet others simply try to ignore the problem (Pro tip : that last option won’t work!). This week we ask, where should you… Read more »
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