04 Sep Non-opioid options for managing chronic pain
Non-opioid options for managing chronic painPatients taking prescription opioid drugs have to switch to other pain relievers when they cut down or stop taking opioids. The following options that alone or in combination may be helpful.Cold and heatCold can be useful to relieve an injury pain, decrease inflammation and muscle spasms, and speeds up recovery. Heat raises your pain threshold and relaxes muscles.ExercisePhysical exercises and activities , despite some pain, can play a helpful role...