Neck Pain

Published on Nov 19, 2015

Dr David Black discusses the long term issues with pain relief drugs for neck pain.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Neck Pain

It's A Common Problem
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Drugs

Not The Best Treatment for Neck Pain
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Chiropractic

May Work Better Than Pain Killers
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Pain Killers

Can Have Dangerous Side Effects
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Neck Pain

Affects Many Of The Population
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Neck Pain

Can Be Acute and Severe
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Narcotics

May Not Be Effective for Pain Relief

New Study

Annals of Internal Medicine
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Research

Alternative Therapies May Help
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Evidence

More Improvement Without Drugs
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Long Term Benefits

Chiropractic and Home Exercise
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Home Exercise

Stretching and Strengthening

Painkillers

Were Not as Effective When Used Alone
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Increased Medications

Can Lead To More Complications

Drugs Are Not Safe

For Long Term Use For Pain Relief