LAVACA COUNTY
CHIROPRACTIC
‘Pain Relief’
The Opioid Crisis: How Did We End Up Here?
Bottom Line:
If you make it a habit to watch the news, you’ve probably wondered on more than one occasion “How did the opioid crisis start?” The answer might surprise you.
About 30 years ago, there was a fundamental shift in medicine regarding how pain was understood and treated. The number of people with chronic pain seemed to be rising, and it was thought that the options to address the pain weren’t adequate.
(more…)Taking a Stand Against Opioids
Bottom Line:
About 30 years ago, the medical community shifted how they thought pain should be addressed. “Pain is a 5th vital sign” became the thinking, and new medications were created to block pain… at all costs.
We now know that these medications created a never-before-seen healthcare epidemic. In fact, we now know these drugs weren’t very good at addressing chronic pain in the first place.
What’s more, they require larger and larger doses to achieve an effect over time.
(more…)Exposing the Truth Behind Opioids
Bottom Line:
The truth will set you free!
While much of the information about the opioid epidemic is shocking, it’s important to understand how we got here. For example, when we first learned that 35 billion opioids (half of all the distributed pills) were handled by about 15% of pharmacies, it became clear that there was a network of “pill mills” that weren’t concerned about helping people actually find relief from their chronic pain.
(more…)Finding Relief Without Opioids
Bottom Line:
There is no question that opioids are powerful pain killers. The problem is they are also highly addictive and don’t actually fix the cause of your pain.
If you’re struggling with chronic pain, you may be curious what your best options are for care. How can you fix the cause of your pain, find lasting relief, and avoid these harmful medications?
Keep reading.
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