Chiropractic and Pain Management Alternatives – The Current Evidence

Navigating conversations about pain relief can be challenging in today's rapidly evolving healthcare environment. While guidelines call for clear discussions around risks, benefits, and treatment options, keeping up with the latest evidence can be difficult. This session will review some of the most common approaches to managing musculoskeletal pain, explore their effectiveness, and highlight emerging research to help providers support informed, confident clinical decision-making.

• -Evaluate the current evidence supporting multimodal approaches to musculoskeletal pain management, including spinal manipulation, exercise, and adjunctive therapies
• -Compare the efficacy, risks, and benefits of pharmacological versus non-pharmacological pain management strategies based on recent clinical guidelines
• -Identify key findings from emerging research on pain neurobiology and their implications for patient communication and treatment planning
• -Develop skills for having evidence-based conversations with patients about pain relief options, including realistic expectations and shared decision-making
• -Recognize when to recommend interprofessional collaboration or referral for complex or refractory pain cases
• -Apply current evidence to support informed clinical decision-making while maintaining patient autonomy and trust