theconnectionsnj.com HEALTH & WELLNESS PAGE 49 FEWER RISKS MORE EFFECTIVE BETTER RESULTS To learn more, visit https://communityincrisis.org/healthy-aging/ or email SeniorEducation@communityincrisis.org AS WE GET OLDER we tend to be more prone to illness and physical pain which often means more medications than when we were younger. Opioids can be helpful to manage pain but, for many, the risks can outweigh the benefits. ...BUT THERE IS GOOD NEWS! physical therapy, gentle exercise, yoga, chiropractic care, massage and acupuncture can all be very effective alternatives to taking opioids to manage your pain. “My doctor recommended physical therapy for my back pain & it really helped!”
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