. What should you do now? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised physicians to stop prescribing opioids for chronic pain. Instead, they suggest that doctors look for other options.

If you are worried about becoming another statistic, the not-for-profit Foundation for Chiropractic Progress notes that a record 28,647 deaths from highly addictive drugs were reported in 2014. It is important to know that chiropractic care is the most preferred alternative. This, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress informs us in their informative white paperThis topic is well-known for its non-invasive, drug-free and cost-effective method of relieving pain.

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