Soundbites: Nonpharma alternatives to opioids

Heather Tick, a professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is the lead author of a consortium pain task force white paper calling for a reform in pain treatment to elevate acupuncture, massage, tai chi, yoga, therapeutic touch, mindfulness and other nonpharmacological options. Dr. Tick also addresses the importance of a diet that reduces inflammation.

Tick discusses the topic in this downloadable video segment.  See our related news release.