I see a lot of people, actually the vast majority, on pain meds for low back pain. I reduce the meds while increasing functionality using physical therapy, actually, McKenzie Physical therapy provided by McKenzie certified therapists.
If there are any McKenzie therapists in the crowd, please chime in here.
I am able to restore full function in over 90%.
Doctors can make you “feel” better. That’s easy. But do you want to “get” better. That’s takes some commitment and a plan.
My pain was low back pain. It went on for 22.5 years. I was suddenly and totally cured of the pain in 2013. There has been no pain since and I don’t take pain meds any more. I do agree it is a difficult subject and even more difficult to treat. I am thankful I am no longer in need of it.