Doctors are Over-Prescribing Pain Medications

Doctors are unneccessarily prescribing pain relief medication that has been proven to increase the risk of heart disease. Corrective exercise can be used to restore function and lessen pain symptoms, all while reducing the risk of heart disease.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Philadelphias top fitness expert, Jared Carter, believes that most patients taking pain medication would be better served by a regimen of corrective exercises.

Too many doctors today reach for the prescription pad when they see a patient with chronic pain, rather than suggesting alternative therapies," explains Jared Carter, CSCS. Chronic pain is often the result of muscle weakness, or it is the result of an injury caused by muscle weakness. When doctors order pain medication for the patient, they are treating the symptoms and not the cause. Nothing is solved with this approach," says Carter.

In the last week, much attention has been directed to COX-2 inhibitors for the treatment of pain. Studies have shown that these drugs increase the risk of heart attack. Wouldnt it make sense to try treatments that have been proven effective, as well as decrease the risk of heart attack?" asks Jared. Leading pain-management clinics, such as Stanford University, UCSF, and the Wasser Pain Management Center agree that treating pain strictly with drugs is not the way to approach the situation.

Jared Carter has focused his education around corrective exercise and is proud to announce his new Move Again!" program. This exercise program is focused around restoring function and reducing chronic pain. For a limited time, Carter is offering his specialized muscle assessment for free. If you would like more information about this service, please call Jared Carter, CSCS at 215-868-5440 or visit www.MoveForwardFitness.com.

Note to Editor: Jared Carter, CSCS is available for candid and informative interviews on health and fitness.

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