Opioids for pain relief: little to gain, much to lose

Opioids for pain relief: little to gain, much to lose. Opioids are a commonly prescribed to patients in Australia with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain.

A recent study raises serious concerns about the effects and risks of using opioids, specifically for people aged 60 and older. Opioids work on the brain, not the source of the pain, whereas low level laser therapy has proven to be highly effective in treating the root cause of pain.