Health Blog Category: Opioids
NO MORE OPIOIDS! Seek help from a physical therapist.
You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options.
At Bullhead Physical Therapy, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations who recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
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Ready to Find Pain Relief Without the Side Effects of Opioids?
Pain is a serious problem in today’s world. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from some degree of chronic pain, and 8 percent of those sufferers find the pain so intense that they can’t pursue their normal activities. It’s little wonder, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs have grown into such a mammoth industry.
Unfortunately, these drugs offer their own share of troubles, from addiction to dangerous effects on internal organs.
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Living With Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help
What if someone told you that the opioids you’re taking for pain relief are actually making your arthritis worse? You’d probably want to listen to that person. Opioids like morphine and oxycodone alter your perception of pain.
You might be “feeling no pain” when you take these pills, but it’s actually doing nothing to improve your arthritis symptoms.
Before you take another pill for your arthritis pain, call our office to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist.
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Get Past Your Back Pain Blues with Holistic PT Treatments
Most Americans will have temporary back pain at some point in their lives. However, when back pain is not temporary, it can greatly impact your quality of life.
The good news is that you don’t have to live permanently with back pain. Taking a proactive approach, such as working with a physical therapist, can help you finally find back pain relief.
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Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Chronic Pain With Natural Treatments?
Have you grown accustomed to feeling a twinge here and a spasm there? Do you suffer from recurring aches and pains for reasons you don’t totally understand? Have you been gritting your teeth and putting up with a longstanding chronic pain condition?
Maybe you’ve been putting off medical treatment for your ailment because you’re afraid of one particular form of care – surgery.
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