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Avoiding opioids for back and joint pain

Avoiding opioids for back and joint pain

Many women experience back and joint pain. In most women, this pain comes and goes. When the pain is severe, you may be given strong opioid medication for pain relief. These strong medicines are not recommended for most people. The good news is that there are many other better ways to deal with your back and joint pain without using opioids.
Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
Women
Service area:
VIC
Published:
March 2022
Last reviewed:
June 2026