In wake of opioid crisis, Joint Commission issues new pain standards for hospitals

The Joint Commission accredits the vast majority of US hospitals. Beginning January1st they will require hospitals to provide nonpharmacological pain treatment methods, alternatives that can include physical methods such as chiropractic treatment and acupuncture, as well as relaxation and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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In wake of opioid crisis, Joint Commission issues new pain standards for hospitals

Stop Back Pain Without Drugs

A recent Consumer Reports survey shows 84% of people feel that spinal manipulation (adjustments) were beneficial. This article also explains the new back treatment Guidelines by the Am College of Physicians (national organization for the Internal Medicine Physicians). These new research based guidelines recommend NON-drug treatment such as spinal manipulation, tai chi, yoga, spine stabilizing exercises, progressive relaxation, stress reduction, and cognitive behavioral therapy as the first step for back pain.

Stop Back Pain Without Drugs