To truly understand the cost of pain in America it helps to have some understanding of how many or us are suffering from chronic pain, what it is costing us to treat ourselves, the impact of the opioid crisis, and what alternatives to prescription opioids we have. This is the second in a 6-part series examining the Cost of Pain.
Did You Know?
Did you know that 100 million Americans suffer from chronic back pain? Aside from being dangerously addictive, opioids only mask the pain rather than treat the underlying cause. Consulting with Dr. Merckling, a doctor with 7 years of education focused on diagnosing and treating chronic pain issues like back and neck pain, can help you understand what’s causing your pain and find an opioid-free way to treat it.
Stay Tuned for Part 3 of the Cost of Pain
In the next installment, we’ll look at how much dealing with and treating chronic pain is costing Americans.
