Chronic pain affects around 50 million adults in the U.S. and is often misunderstood by healthcare professionals. The use of prescription opioids for pain management has led to addiction and other risks. Research suggests that chronic pain may be linked to the brain’s perception of pain rather than structural issues in the body. Chiropractic care, which involves hands-on touch therapy, has shown promise in rewiring the brain’s response to pain. However, accessibility to chiropractic care remains limited. Payers need to guide patients towards non-drug pain relief methods, particularly in underserved communities, to improve quality of life for those living with chronic pain.
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Why Expanding Access to Alternative Drug-free Pain Management May be the Key to Improving Chronic Pain Patient Outcomes
