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Pain Relief Without Opioids: Alternative Treatments That Work

Por: Newsweek Health May 03, 2023

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Most doctors and other health experts agree: Opioids should be a last resort for managing pain. Here are some of the alternatives to opioids that many patients find effective:High-Tech TreatmentsTranscranial magnetic stimulation, which uses a machine to apply magnetic fields to the head to stimulate brain cells, has shown in studies to help with certain types of painful nerve conditions. In addition, cervical spine stimulation, which sends small... + full article



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