One of the most common and prevalent ailments in the world today is that of chronic back pain. Especially when it comes to lower back pain, it is evident that people are trying to find a solution that works best for them. One recent study provides insight into the impact of holistic and non-prescription forms of treatment for back pain, and outlines how some of these other medications may have actually been more detrimental than beneficial.
Key Takeaways:
- NCHM raises awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patient-centered and drug-free approach to health and wellness
- This year’s theme, “Back to Basics” emphasizes simple yet significant strategies for maintaining spinal health throughout a lifetime
- Statistics show that every day, more than 1,000 people are treated in the ER for misusing prescription opioid pain medications, and deaths involving the drugs have quadrupled since 1999
“In the wake of the opioid epidemic, many respected health care organizations are recognizing the value of a conservative, non-drug approach to pain.”