With the opioid crisis reaching critical levels, TheBackClinic.net.au is encouraging awareness of how opioids are being used for back pain and recommending alternative treatments be used
Bankstown NSW, Australia - November 30, 2018 /MarketersMedia/ —
According to the information provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between the years of 1999 and 2016, over 200,000 people passed away due to overdoses related to the use of prescription opioids. In 2016, deaths related to an overdose of opioids as five times higher than the number that occurred in 1999.
To help educate both physicians and patients, The Back Clinic is calling for increased awareness on the use of opioids for back pain, which is largely ineffective. According to Dr. Omar Ayouby, a chiropractor at The Back Clinic, more effective and affordable options include exercise and chiropractic care.
“For the past few decades, various prescription opioids, including morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone have been used for the management of acute pain,” stated The Back Clinic chiropractor Dr. Omar Ayouby. “Even though there are many ways to treat this pain, opioids have always been considered the “go-to” option; however, according to a new Study, which is highlighted by the Opioid News Report, this is overkill in many situations.”
While these powerful pain relievers are necessary for some conditions, such as cancer, when it comes to acute back pain, that simply isn’t the case, according to new research. Unfortunately, those prescribed these medications have a much higher likelihood of not only becoming addicted but also overdosing, which can lead to death.
“Better options for treating back pain are natural,” continued Dr. Ayouby. “With combined chiropractic care and targeted exercise, patients can overcome the acute pain they suffer, without having to turn to these dangerous chemical substances. The first step is to get physicians to realize the benefit of natural treatment.”
Additional information about the work being done by The Back Clinic and to learn more about how to become a part of spreading information about the opioid epidemic can be found by visiting The Back Clinic’s website.
ABOUT THE BACK CLINIC
The Back Clinic is a leading chiropractic clinic with locations in Sydney, Australia. Their team of passionate natural health practitioners educates and care for thousands of patients using the principles and philosophy of chiropractic care. The Back Clinic take their role as community leaders and educators very seriously and are advocates for natural and drug-free forms of pain treatment and therapy. With a dedication to providing the highest quality care possible, patients can feel confident their pain will be treated when visiting this facility.
Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Omar Ayouby (Chiropractor)
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Organization: The Back Clinic
Address: Suite 6, 434 Chapel Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200 Australia
Phone: 02 9708 6011
For more information, please visit https://www.thebackclinic.net.au/
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