According to the American Chiropractic Association, the ACA will launch a campaign to promote alternative approaches to pain management in the face of the U.S. opioid epidemic.
The theme and hashtag #Chiropractic1st is meant to encourage the public to explore conservative forms of treatment such as chiropractic before moving on to riskier, potentially addictive pain medications, according to the ACA.
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Dr. Brandon Wilson, of North Texas Spinal Health and Wellness, talks about how chiropractic care can help patients with pain management.
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