The Rising Trend of Topicals and Customizable-Semiflexible Braces as an Opioid Alternative for Back, Neck, Knee and Nerve Pain
Many doctors, due to time constraints and factors often out of their control, prescribe extensive medication, or injections that offer temporary relief – but are not without complications or long-term side effects, or recommend surgery, before trying braces and other alternatives. At Doctor in the House, however, we advocate for exploring non-surgical options first.
Dr. Scott Fried, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and specialist in nerve pain, emphasizes a comprehensive approach that includes therapy, lifestyle modifications, topical medications and the use of braces. This method often results in significant pain relief without the risks associated with surgery and opioids. At Doctor in the House, we specialize in developing medically indicated, patient-tested, semi-flexible step-down braces that promote self-healing.
In today’s fast-paced world, injuries and chronic pain are common occurrences that disrupt our daily lives. From accidents and injuries to degenerative spine issues, these conditions often result in debilitating pain. While more aggressive medication regimens, injections and even surgery are sometimes recommended, these are costly, unpredictable, and in many cases involve challenging recovery processes. Even more daunting, there is no guarantee of success! Furthermore, opioid painkillers, antidepressant and sleep medications often prescribed post-surgery, come with significant risks of addiction and often difficult journeys of weaning from them.
However, a promising alternative is gaining popularity: medically indicated, semi-flexible, step-down orthopaedic braces. Combined with therapy, less addictive medications, topicals, and medical meditation, these are extraordinarily effective in helping patients to heal.
Finding Your Opioid Alternative
At Doctor in the House, we believe in a holistic approach to pain management. Alongside customized braces, the Doctor recommends alternatives such as topical medications, anti-inflammatories, non-addictive muscle relaxers and therapy, medical meditation, and lifestyle modifications. These methods not only avoid the dangers of addictive painkillers but also contribute to overall well-being.
Why People Are Choosing Customizable Step-Down Braces Over Opioid Painkillers
Customization for Effective Healing
Orthopaedic braces are designed to support various parts of the body, facilitating proper healing and comfort without the need for addictive painkillers. They are often used along with topical medications, therapy, TENS, Ultrasound, Estim and non-addicting medications that still offer relief. Here are some examples:
- Back braces for both upper and lower back pain, disc injury and arthritis
- Shoulder and arm braces for rotator cuff injury, radiating neck pain, and pain relief
- Wrist splints and wrist braces for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendinitis and tennis elbow
- Ankle and knee braces for joint support and recovery
Medically indicated semi-flexible braces are tailored to treat specific injuries, enabling the body to heal naturally and effectively, and reducing the reliance on opioid painkillers or injections. Even post-surgery, braces can aid in recovery, minimizing the need for painkillers.
Benefits of Medically Indicated Orthopaedic Braces – They are different!
Enhanced Support and Comfort
Orthopaedic back braces from Doctor in the House provide maximum support while ensuring comfort. For instance, our back braces feature semi-flexible panels that can be adjusted for optimal healing and increased mobility sequentially removing them as comfort increases! Similarly, our Shoulder Brace, designed with NO Neck Straps, effectively treats conditions like rotator cuff tendinitis, radiating neck pain and arthritis, along with preventing issues like frozen shoulder from even developing.
Innovative Design for Optimal Healing
Standard braces are rigid, uncomfortable, cause patients to move and live awkwardly, and increase stiffness, as well as muscle weakness, leading patients to adjust their injured body parts more than recommended. Our splints and braces are designed to allow the patient to live life, move easily, and adjust any time and move! They avoid the rigidity and constriction of other braces, which can aggravate conditions rather than alleviate them. For example, our Miracle Splint Pro series for the wrist, hand and arm injury uses multiple semiflexible, removable panels that allow motion along with protection and provides soothing heat and massage to reduce inflammation and promote healing for problems like arthritis, carpal tunnel, and wrist injury.
If you have any questions about orthopaedic braces or our products, please reach out to us at Doctor in the House. We are here to help you find your own opioid alternative and support your journey to recovery.
