Opioids can be an effective piece of a comprehensive treatment plan for the right patient, but they also have plenty of downsides and drawbacks. A number of different studies have found that there are significant benefits for working to overcome certain health issues without prescription opioids. It won’t always be easy, and at times it will be uncomfortable, but in today’s blog, we’re going to take a closer look at the benefits of working to overcome your pain condition without the help of opioids.
We understand that pain is complex and unique, so we’re not saying that every single patient in every single situation would be better off working to overcome their pain issue without the help of opioids. You should always have a conversation with your doctor or a medical professional about the best way to manage your pain condition, but if you can avoid opioids, you may want to try. Here’s a look at some of the benefits pursuing pain management without opioids.
Addictive and Dangerous
Opioids can lead to dependency and addiction when used incorrectly. Opioids can make your body and brain believe that the drug is necessary for survival, pushing you to continue taking the drug. Coupled with the next point, and opioid misuse can be extremely dangerous.
Waning Effectiveness
As your brain and body get used to the presence of the opioid, its effectiveness starts to wane. Pain relief will begin to diminish, which oftentimes leads people to take larger doses in order to maintain the same level of effectiveness. Taking larger doses of painkillers can be harmful to different bodily systems and greatly increase your risk of dependence and overdose.
Effective Non-Opioid Solutions
Another big reason why you should consider ditching opioids as part of your pain management program is because there are more effective solutions available without all the potential downsides. As we talk about on our Transformative Pain Management page, we offer a number of different techniques that have been proven effective at treating a wide variety of pain conditions. Some of the treatments we offer include:
- Class IV Laser Therapy
- Whole Body Photobiomodulation
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
- NanoVi
Not only are these treatments effective at treating a range of pain conditions, but they are non-addictive. We certainly hope you’ll come back for additional treatments if you end up wanting another session, but these options are not addictive or dangerous like opioids can be.
Expensive
Not only are opioids another expense in themselves, but because they don’t treat the root issue of your pain condition, only the symptoms, they aren’t an effective long-term solution. This oftentimes means that you are treating your condition for a longer period, which means additional care costs overtime. Pursuing active interventions like exercise with oxygen therapy or physical therapy can provide faster pain relief, in turn saving your money in the long run.
When used incorrectly, opioids can be costly in more ways than one. Instead, put your faith in effective clinically-proven pain management techniques like the ones offered at HyperCharge Clinic. Let us help you overcome your pain issue so that you can get back to doing all the activities you love. For more information, or to learn more about some of our pain management options, give our team a call today at (763) 717-8745.