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Not Interested in Pain Meds? We Have Options
Pharmaceuticals can be highly effective, but they often have drawbacks. In particular, pain medication tends to come with risks. Opioids carry a heavy possibility of dependence. Even using ibuprofen long-term can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage.
Fortunately, you don’t have to turn to drugs to get pain relief. At Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Trace Alexander offers a broad spectrum of pain management treatments. At our office in Plano, Texas, he can help find the option that may be right for you.
Your pain med-free choices here include:
Chiropractic care
Misalignment in your body can contribute to a range of painful problems, from headaches to sciatica. With chiropractic care, Dr. Alexander brings your spine back into alignment. That can help with chronic pain from low back problems, migraines, whiplash, osteoarthritis, and more.
Acupuncture
For centuries, healers have used acupuncture to deliver pain relief. Whether you’re dealing with muscle spasms, migraines, nerve pain, or another issue, Dr. Alexander can apply this ancient treatment in a modern way to help. Research shows the effectiveness of this drug-free option.
Regenerative medicine
With regenerative medicine, Dr. Alexander taps into the body’s healing capabilities.
As an example, take platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a solution made from your blood. By taking a small blood sample and separating the platelets, he arrives at an injectable option rich in growth factors. By applying those growth factors, he supports healing and symptom mediation.
Hyaluronic acid joint injections
If you have joint pain, Dr. Alexander may recommend a targeted approach. That differs from pain medication, which is systemic, meaning it affects your whole body.
For sore or stiff joints, for example, he might recommend directly injecting the joint with hyaluronic acid. Doctors call this treatment option viscosupplementation.
Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in your body. Adding more of this lubricant to your joint can help it operate better with less pain.
Full-spectrum care to address your pain
These are just some of the options that Dr. Alexander and our team offer at Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine. If it’s important to you to find relief without pain meds, we can tailor treatment to you.
That might include some combination of the above paired with further supports such as therapeutic massage or cannabidiol (CBD) oil.
We establish a personalized plan for you, then move through it with you. That way, Dr. Alexander can make adjustments as needed to help optimize your pain relief.
To explore pharmaceutical-free ways to feel better, call Legacy Pain and Regenerative Medicine at 972-899-9797 or book your visit online today.
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