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American life expectancy has been cut short by opioids

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Safety

According to a newly released study, opioid drugs — including both legally prescribed painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, as well as illegal drugs such[...]

Tennessee chiropractors at the ready to lend a hand to fight opioid epidemic

Posted in: TCA Press Releases, Articles, Addressing Pain

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Stopping addiction before it starts. That is how an advocacy organization representing chiropractors across Tennessee says they can play a key role[...]

FDA: Use Caution – NSAIDS Can Cause Heart Attacks or Strokes

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Health & Wellness, Safety

The risk of heart attack and stroke with NSAID use was first reported in 2005. Since then, numerous studies have been conducted to determine the[...]

My Hip Hurts . . . Or Is It My Back?

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Posture

When a patient presents to a doctor with a complaint of pain, the first question is “where?” While it may seem that the answer would[...]

How Long Does It Take To Become Addicted To Opioids?

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Safety

Sadly, the answer is not long – and a much shorter time than most people would expect. According to a recent study, the transition from[...]

FDA Encourages MDs to Learn About Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Health & Wellness, Safety

In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, the medical community as a whole is reevaluating how medications are used and when other options may[...]

CDC says Just Say NO!

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Safety, Other Information

In response to the opioid epidemic, the CDC has issued statements and guidelines to help educate doctors about the dangers of opioid use and abuse. [...]

Best Practices for Chiropractic Care for Older Adults Updated

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Health & Wellness, Safety, Safety

Roughly 15% of chiropractic patients are 65 years old or older. Similar to other age groups, musculoskeletal complaints are most common. With longer life expectancy,[...]

Don’t Let Your Back Get Out of Whack when Attacking Weeds

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Posture, Safety, Seasonal

by American Chiropractic Association ARLINGTON, VA – The state-of-the-art equipment available today for lawn and leaf management can help turn the average homeowner into a lawn[...]

Overdose Patients Continue to be Prescribed Opioids

Posted in: Back Pain, Addressing Pain, Articles, Research, Safety, Safety

As the opioid epidemic continues, the number of casualties continue to rise. The CDC reported that the rate of deaths from opioid overdose (including prescription[...]