CDC recommends conservative care and alternative options prior to prescription painkiller treatment.
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – March 21, 2016 – In response to the new federal guidelines issuedby Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding opioid prescribing, the
(F4CP), the voice for the chiropractic profession, notes that many individuals are prescribed opioids for pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions, including low back and neck pain. Individuals utilizing opioids may be unaware of the effectiveness of alternative care, which includes chiropractic.
