Medication Management

We are committed to helping our patients improve by using an integrative, whole-body approach to pain management. As a result of our experience and in-depth research of chronic pain issues, we believe that the use of many medications that are currently prescribed for pain actually do more harm than good over the long-term.

We understand that many patients are frightened by the idea of dealing with their chronic pain without the use of certain medications, such as opioids. Our goal is to work with patients to improve their quality of life and, as such, do not believe in the shock-and-awe approach of drastically decreasing prescriptions.

However, we have found that opioids actually perpetuate and worsen chronic pain by causing increased sensitivity of the nervous system. As such, we are committed to helping our patients gradually taper down the amount of opioids they take, with the goal of eventually stopping them entirely.

There are some medications that we do not prescribe because we believe they are dangerous or counter-productive to the patient’s long-term wellbeing. These medications include:
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• Soma (carisoprodol)
• Benzodiazepines, such as, but not limited to:
  • Valium (diazepam)
  • Xanax (alprazolam)
  • Ativan (lorazepam)

If these medications are being used for muscle relaxation, anxiety, or insomnia, there are multiple alternative medications and therapies which are superior. We will be happy to discuss them with you during your initial visit.