The $100 billion per year back pain industry is mostly a hoax

[Luxman]

Most of the medical and pharmaceutical industry is a scam, most surgeries are optional, most prescriptions are unnecessary and often do nothing or do more harm.
Most doctors are glorified pill pushers or drug dealers for Big Fat Pharma, especially in the mental health industry.

https://qz.com/1010259/the-100-billion-per-year-back-pain-industry-is-mostly-a-hoax/

 

[HansMoleman]

Its especially sad that the US is one of the only countries where pharmaceuticals can advertise their products and get all the hypochondriacs to go by their dangerous pills.

"Are you tired all the time? Ask your doctor about Xanthahol. Side effects include kidney disease and death."

How about trying to sleep more?

 

[Luxman]

If you suffer from back pain or other health problems, try Inclined Bed Therapy (IBT), costs nothing and may help.

I always had back pains when I would get up in the morning, I tried IBT and now when I get up I have no back pain.

http://inclinedbedtherapy.com/latest-testimonials

http://board.freeones.com/showthread.php?810722-Inclined-Bed-Therapy-(IBT)

 

[earlyriser]

I know so many people taking pills, which are probably almost useless or in some cases damaging

 

[himperv203]

Most of the medical and pharmaceutical industry is a scam, most surgeries are optional, most prescriptions are unnecessary and often do nothing or do more harm.
Most doctors are glorified pill pushers or drug dealers for Big Fat Pharma, especially in the mental health industry.

https://qz.com/1010259/the-100-billion-per-year-back-pain-industry-is-mostly-a-hoax/

Try telling this to the pill poppers. A lot of people actually enjoy pain medication as recreational drugs

 

[Petra]

Try telling this to the pill poppers. A lot of people actually enjoy pain medication as recreational drugs

And this is why I've turned to MMJ. My doctor's answer for what has turned out to be lumbar stenosis (the narrowing of the spinal canal and makes walking/standing pretty painful) was muscle relaxers and tramadol. Awesome for someone with an extremely active work life.

I've discovered low THC MJ is no worse than mild cold medication so I can plan when I need to drive so it's worn off in time vs. having to wait several days AFTER your last dose of tramadol. Ugh.