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How the brain interprets pain — and new ways to manage it

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Rethinking Pain Management: Beyond Opioids

This chapter examines the misconceptions about opioid prescriptions in post-surgical pain management and advocates for alternative strategies such as physical therapy. Through personal narratives and expert insights, it highlights the urgent need for education and support systems to combat the opioid crisis and promote safer pain management practices.

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