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Chiropractic care associated with reduction in opioid use disorder in patients with low back pain

Chiropractic care associated with reduction in opioid use disorder in patients with low back pain

A new multi-institutional study, led by University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, found that adults with newly diagnosed low back pain with or without sciatica who initially received spinal manipulative therapy administered by a chiropractor were significantly less likely to be diagnosed with opioid use disorder over a two-year follow-up compared to those prescribed ibuprofen.

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