It’s a fact: Pain killers are overused in the U.S., and a major problem is Americans’ long-term use of opioid drugs. This is covered in a report: A Nation in Pain: Focusing on U.S. Opioid Trends for Treatment of Short-Term and Longer-Term Pain. The study reviewed 36 million claims from 6.8 million insured Americans from
Read moreI wanted to share the following article from Dr. Robert Braile, a Georgia chiropractor who produces a regular newsletter for the chiropractic profession. It clearly demonstrates why it’s important for patients to FIRST pursue drug-free solutions to chronic pain before taking opiate painkillers, which can have debilitating side effects. Prescription Painkillers’ Overuse Has Become Silent
Read moreLet’s face it. Some people just don’t have the time or the budget for a gym membership. But here’s an easy way to get — and stay– fit, on your schedule. And all it costs is a good pair of walking shoes. Research shows a sedentary lifestyle has a debilitating effect on our health as
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October is National Chiropractic Health Month, and I’m joining other doctors of chiropractic nationwide in promoting a “conservative care first” approach to health care. That means first trying non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatments for pain management and health enhancement before moving on to other options. Why is “conservative care first” more important today than ever in facing
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