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PCA Deep Dive: Opioid Addiction Doesn’t Start With a Pill, It Starts With Pain
In this episode of PCA Spinal Chat Deep Dive, the focus is on re-examining the opioid crisis from an upstream perspective. While most discussions center on the aftermath of addiction, this episode explores what happens before addiction begins, emphasizing the role of pain management in prevention. By comparing the latest guidelines on opioid use disorder with research advocating for conservative-first approaches like chiropractic care and physical therapy, the discussion highlights the importance of early pain management. Effective pain management can significantly reduce the need for surgeries and opioid prescriptions, potentially preventing addiction from ever starting. The conversation also delves into systemic issues, such as how authorizatio ...
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