opioids

Beliefs About Pain Can Predict Pre-Surgery Opioid Use, Johns Hopkins Study Finds

A pioneering study by Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that the amount of opioid painkillers a person uses before elective spine surgery could be predicted by their belief in … Read More

Opioids

Medications

Opioids are a class of drugs that are used to relieve pain. They work by binding to specific receptors in the brain and spinal cord, known as opioid … Read More

Medications for Spine Pain: A review of the different classes, how they work, and common side effects

Medications

Neck and back pain are extremely common conditions affecting up to 80% of people during their lifetimes. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available to alleviate the symptoms … Read More