Controversial Pain Therapies

I agree with Karen that pain relief comes in many forms, and to say this one is right and that one is wrong is really an injustice to the patient. Everyone responds to treatment differently and there is no majic "pill" that will fix it for everyone.

Then there's the issue of legalized marijuana, that's a whole can of worms in and of itself. Legalizing it would definately deminish Kentucky's second cash crop. But that's not a bad thing...some people respond to the chemicals in that when nothing else works.

Homeopathic treatments again are not a bad thing, these items were created with a purpose and may infact be the best fix for someone else's pain or medical condition. Who are we to limit what a person can do to take charge of their health. We had rather put an unknown chemical into our bodies that was created in a lab rather than use the things that our ancestors used to remedy whatever.

Its a debate that has gone on for years and will not be solved in anyone's lifetime.

Finding pain relief can come in many forms but we have to look not only at what works, but what is lawful to use by government standards.  Not every medicine, technique, or treatment will be effective for all.  But, regulations have been placed on certain types of treatments that will limit and restrict their use.    A TENS unit works (but not on everyone) and its use is restricted and can only be dispensed by a licensed professional.  

Marijuana still has a negative impression on most people and when it is dipensed a licensed pharmacist is not available to discuss other medication interactions.  Whether the government will sanction its use or not is unlikely.

With all that aside I agree health professionals will use techniques that have limited scientific basis but since the government says it is okay we will continue to use them.