Calmare Therapeutics Inc (fka CTTC)

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The worm is turning http://www.claytoncountyregister.com/articles/2017/10/04/hospitals-focusing-alternatives-opioids-pain-relief

Nonmedication treatments like physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, injection therapies, TENS units and counseling are also being recommended along with alternatives like yoga, meditation, aroma and music therapy. “I think some of these alternative therapies will begin to be covered by insurance in light of this opioid crisis. Insurance is starting to limit the amount of opioids they’ll cover,” Derr told listeners.
“That’s an issue. A lot of people don’t have the time nor the financial backing to do alternative therapies,” said Dr. Jeff Hoffmann. “We also need to have the patients understand that some things aren’t immediate. Pain control is a lifestyle change.”
GMH is home to a pain clinic run by a registered nurse anesthetist. “Our doctors refer people to the pain clinic, which is very opioid aware,” said Esmann, listing physical therapy, injections, TENS units, lidocaine patches, anti-inflammatories, disposable heating pads, ice baths, and other non-invasive pain reducers.
“We are also encouraging patients to ask if there are non-opioid alternatives and whether an opioid will interact with their other medications