Many individuals do not know that hydrocodone, Percocet, morphine, and other strong pain killers are derivatives of Opium, just as is heroine. There are 100 people per day dying from overdosing on theirprescription medicationin the United States. Dr. Rexroth pleads with listeners to not hesitate in questioning their doctors regarding any prescription they receive, particularly if it’s for pain, to be sure it’s not an opioid.
Read More1. Dr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. shares several studies the AMA has published concluding NSAIDs are not an effective treatment for low back, neck, and headache pain, leading many doctors to begin prescribing opioids instead. The doctor briefly describes the danger of this as opioids are highly addictive and not actually very effective pain killers. Instead, Dr. Rexroth begs listeners to try chiropractic care first, which the AMA now accepts as a proven method (and more effective) at reducing pain and improving function without any adverse effects.
Read MoreDr. Curt Rexroth D.C. C.C.N. takes listeners through a brief history between the American Medical Association and the Chiropractic Profession, beginning with the Committee on Quackery, the AMA’s illegal boycott of Chiropractic care, and ending with the AMA’s current conclusion that Chiropractic care is more effective at treating low back pain than medication. Supporting the AMA’s conclusion, the doctor reviews two trial studies: the first demonstrating that pain improves with spinal manipulation; the second demonstrating that function can improve with spinal manipulation.
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