Non-Opioid Treatment Option
LED light therapy is a natural healing and pain relief option without the unwanted side effects and risks associated with pain medications.
OnLux provides an all-natural healing and pain relief option without the unwanted side effects and risks associated with pain medications.
Non-Narcotic
Key Benefits of OnLux LED Therapy
- Accelerated Healing
- Increased Blood & Lymph Flow
- Reduces Inflammation
- Non-Opioid Treatment
- Mitigates Pain
- Only 15 Minutes Daily
Opioid-Related Costs
Societal cost of opioids
“Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital say the use of opioids like tramadol and oxycodone for this purpose has cost society $14 billion, or about $500 million annually.”
Costs of treating osteoarthritis with opioids
“Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital say the use of opioids like tramadol and oxycodone for this purpose has cost society $7.45 billion, or roughly 53 percent of total lifetime costs researchers estimate”
Alternative methods for controlling pain may include non-opioid medications, non-pharmacologic treatments, and pain treatment programs. These alternative treatments are more likely to help reduce disability, facilitate the return to work, and decrease instances of opioid misuse. OWCP’s FECA policy on Alternative Pain Management and Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder provides greater detail on options available.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) data shows that injured workers who were prescribed at least one prescription in 2016 received three times as many opioid prescriptions as the U.S. opioid prescribing rate.
While long-term opioid use often begins with the treatment of pain (see CDC – Guidelines for Chronic Pain), a Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) study of workers with low-back injuries shows those who receive longer-term prescriptions for opioid painkillers take significantly longer to return to work than those who are not prescribed opioids.
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found that receiving more than a one week supply of opioids or two or more opioid prescriptions soon after an injury doubles a worker’s risk of disability at one-year post injury, compared with workers who do not receive opioids.
The point of greatest control is before you take the first opioid. Injured workers should be active participants in their care so they can make an informed decision regarding treatment. Know your options.
