Unfortunately back syndromes are not commonly treated scientifically, as evidenced by the huge increase of prescriptions for narcotic drugs and MRI's ordered.
Back and neck pain are among the most common conditions physicians treat, accounting for 10% of office visits and $86 billion in health spending..
Did you know that prescription narcotic drugs are now the number one drug problem in the US killing over 10,000 people per year?
http://newsatjama.jama.com/2013/07/29/author-insights-despite-recommendations-increased-use-of-narcotics-and-imaging-for-back-pain/
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Back pain not treated scientifically
Labels:
advanced imaging,
back pain,
cat scan,
CT scan,
evidence based management,
guidelines,
MRI,
narcotics,
opiods
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