We’re in the middle of one of the biggest drug crises in history—the opioid epidemic. Pain meds are being prescribed at an alarming rate for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain, which has opened up the gates for overuse and abuse. In 1991, the number of opioid prescriptions was 76 million, but in 2011, that number quadrupled to 219 …
Chiropractic: A Better Option for Migraines and Pregnancy
An estimated 30-40% of women with migraines feel their symptoms worsen during pregnancy, likely because of hormonal changes. These women often wonder whether it’s safe to continue their current migraine medications, or if they should seek conservative treatments like chiropractic care. At least one migraine drug should be avoided during pregnancy, according to new FDA warnings, because the drug (valoprate) …