Pain Management
JAMA: Cannabinoids have Moderate Evidence Base for Medical Use
Despite the systematic hurdles in place to perform research, a recent article in the Journal of American Medical Association concludes there is moderate-quality evidence to support the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of chronic pain and spasticity. Cannabinoids for Medical Use A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Read MoreGroundbreaking Observational Study Launched Replacing Opioids with Medical Cannabis
Vireo Releases Protocol Aimed at Replacing Opioids with Medical Cannabis This first-of-its-kind draft protocol is being called FREDOM (Flexible Reduction and Expedited Discontinuation of Opioid Medications) and has been developed to offer a potential path for physicians to help patients struggling with chronic or intractable pain replace opioids with medical cannabis. The protocol has…
Read MorePatient’s with Discogenic Low Back Pain had Better Outcomes Utilizing a Back Brace
The use of a lumbar lordosis orthotic device in the treatment of discogenic low back pain could be a valuable option and rehabilitation tool. The lumbar lordosis brace has been designed to meet these requirements and acts as a reminder to the patient to maintain a physiological lumbar lordosis curvature since it comprises a vertical…
Read MoreChronic Low Back Pain and TENS Treatment
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may provide a safe alternative to current side-effect-heavy narcotics and anti-inflammatories utilized in chronic low back pain. Read Full Study
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