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Pain management can be difficult to navigate. If you have experienced an injury or are recovering from surgery, you have options for managing your pain.
In some cases, your doctor might prescribe an opioid to help eliminate pain. While this can be helpful for some people, opioids can cause complications like depression, addiction, or overdose.
Because of this, it is often better to find safer ways of managing pain. One of the best options available to people for pain management is physical therapy.
Physical therapy is a great option because, while opioids mask the pain, physical therapy can provide real, long-term relief and help your body recover from an injury safely.
A physical therapist can create a plan specifically for you and your injury. This means that your physical therapy sessions will be tailored to your exact needs, providing you with pain relief as quickly as possible.
In most cases, the risks of managing pain with opioids outweigh the benefits. Especially if used long-term, opioids can cause severe problems. If you are considering your options for pain management, talk to your doctor to see if physical therapy could be right for you.
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