Opioids are in the news. The Burlington and Hamilton opioid
epidemic is a big worry. Opioids are
prescribed for pain relief of all types of pain. Opioids for back
pain relief are a common prescription. But today, non-drug
alternatives are in demand. Non-drug alternative care like Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic care reduces the Burlington and Hamilton back
pain these opioids have been prescribed for and often without bad side-effects.
DRUG USE BEFORE BACK SURGERY
Pharmacological treatment preferences
– drugs – for easing chronic low back pain are the focus of
much attention today. Researchers study
these and other options as to what works best to
assist Burlington and Hamilton back pain patients. The
effect of drugs like oxycodone (an opioid drug), clobazam and imipramine on
chronic low back pain are difficult to predict. One
article proposed that patients who are more sensitive to hot
and cold respond better to imipramine. (1) Another stated
that electroacupuncture proved to be more cost effective than NSAIDs
and suggested as an alternative for chronic low back pain treatment. (2) A third
reported that most drugs - paracetamol (acetaminophen),
NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, opioids, and other
(new) drugs - offered small to moderate and short lasting effects compared with
placebo. And there were side-effects. (3) Spinal Care Clinic cares for many Burlington and Hamilton
back pain sufferers seeking pain relief without drugs. And the Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic care is helpful for most.
DRUG USE AFTER BACK SURGERY
Burlington and Hamilton chronic low back pain guides
some sufferers to lumbar spine fusion surgery. Patients who choose this option to get relief of with their back pain often take
opioids prior to surgery hoping – even expecting – that they will not need
opioids after the surgery. Reality is different. 77.1% of pre-operative opioid
patients continued to use opioids long-term post-operatively: 13.8% of them took
opioids off and off; 9.1% discontinued using them or used them for a
short time after surgery. Of patients who hadn’t used
opioids before surgery, 34.4% used a lower dose after surgery, and 44.8% consumed
a higher long-term dose. 12.8% became long-term users of
opioids. The researchers concluded that lumbar spine
fusion rarely interrupted
the long-term opioid use and actually increased the risk of taking
them long-term. (4) Spinal Care Clinic offers Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic care
both pre-operatively and post-operatively to relieve Burlington and Hamilton
back pain and for some prevent Burlington and Hamilton back surgery.
OPTIONS TO DRUGS FOR BACK PAIN
What are the options for Burlington and Hamilton back pain
patients if opioids are to be avoided? Guidelines have been developed for opioid
alternatives. Cost, intervention availability, and patient preferences are
considered. First and foremost education and reassurance that Burlington and Hamilton
back pain relief is possible and advice to remain active is important. The Burlington and Hamilton low
back pain sufferer can learn
more about self-care options. For acute
low back pain and neck pain patients without
any concerning underlying issue, exercise, manual
therapy, heat and NSAIDs are recommended. For chronic low back
pain sufferers who do not present with serious underlying
issues, exercise, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy, acupuncture, biofeedback,
relaxation, massage, manual therapy, rehab, NSAIDS, acetaminophen and
antidepressants are suggested. Patients with radiculopathy (sciatic
leg pain) can use exercise, spinal manipulation, or NSAIDS. Benzodiazepines,
botulinum toxin injection, systemic corticosteroids, cervical collar,
electrical muscle stimulation, diathermy, TENS and traction are not recommended
due to research showing ineffectiveness.
(5) Spinal Care Clinic offers Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic care including Cox
Technic flexion distraction decompression treatment that is research-documented
to be successful for Burlington and Hamilton back pain relief.
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Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Roy Siegel on the Back Doctor’s Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
shares how Cox Technic reduces back pain for his performing arts
patients without drugs so they can keep performing!
Schedule your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic appointment
with Spinal Care Clinic today. The opioid epidemic may be limited for
Burlington and Hamilton back pain sufferers who choose Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic care at Spinal Care Clinic…and chiropractic may turn out to
be the opioid-alternative news!