Treating Low Back Pain — Opioids Aren’t the Solution

Whether it’s from lifting boxes during the big move or sitting in an office chair all day, back pain has been — and continues to be — a reality for too many people. In fact, 25% of adults in the U.S. have reported experiencing low back pain within the previous three months¹. While preventive measures such as exercise, proper lifting techniques, and good posture are great at reducing the likelihood of experiencing back pain in the future, treating the acute pain is an understandable necessity². Our health care system has largely tried to treat pain as quickly and effectively as possible. Unfortunately, looking for a quick, catch-all solution to pain has led to an overreliance on one of the strongest types of pain medications at our disposal: opioids. Commonly prescribed opioids include OxyContin (oxycodone), Percocet (oxycodone + acetaminophen), and Ultram (tramadol). While opioids tend to be very effective at reducing severe pain, this comes at a cost: opioids have a high potential for abuse and misuse, including the possibility of fatal overdoses. <a href="https://jwngeorge.medium.com/treating-low-back-pain-opioids-arent-the-solution-129660f3a382">Visit Now</a>