Placebo proves better than opioids at treating acute back and neck pain
Despite the risks associated with opioid use, they’re commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for acute lower back and neck pain. Researchers have found that, compared to opioids, a placebo is more effective in reducing acute – short-term – back and neck pain and are calling for a change to current prescribing guidelines.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Opioids, Pain, Back Pain, University of Sydney
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