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By Jason

3 reasons why Painkillers are so dangerous

Hello

This week I am going to tell you about the 3 lesser-known reasons that make pain killers so dangerous. Just to let you know, I am not against people using them.

It makes perfect sense to use them right after an injury or surgery to feel more comfortable while your body heals from the injuries you sustained. The problem we see all the time is when people take them for a long time.

  1. They give instant relief

Why would this be a problem? It is when you have had your problem for a long time. It just keeps getting worse and the first thing you do is reach for a pill instead of getting help.

You train yourself to want quick relief, while the problem just gets worse.

Like a leaking roof. It is much easier to put a bucket under the leak rather than climb up in the roof and see what’s going on.

It is also cheaper than hiring someone….

  1. They all have side effects that get worse the longer you take them

Again, taking painkillers for a few weeks after surgery or a bad injury is exactly what you should do.

The problems start to show up after taking the same pills for months or even years longer than you should have. Like opioid pain killers cause bad constipation and neurological problems.

They also are addictive…. The longer you use them the more likely you are to become dependent on them.

Lastly, some can even cause your pain to get much worse.

Yup.

They can make your pain worse. The more you take the worse your pain gets

  1. They don’t fix anything

Ok, so the scenario is like this, you have had pain for a long time, it keeps coming than going. Every time it comes it is worse than before and takes longer to go.

Your first move is painkillers. Thinking that will fix the problem. That’s not what painkillers do.

They block pain signals from reaching the brain so that you feel them. They don’t do anything to fix the cause of your pain.

So here you are, taking more and more of them hoping something might help “fix” the problem. All you are doing is blocking the signals.

If you have food that is going off in the fridge, is the right thing to do to put that rotting food in a plastic bag, tie it, and put it back in the fridge so that it smells less bad?

No.

So why do you keep taking painkillers instead of fixing the problem?

Do you want to try something different instead?

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I had back pain for almost 2 years, I relied heavily on strong pain killers and I was about to do an operation, but the day I met Jason everything changed, I have healed no more pain no more taking pain killers.

Mmabatho

Jason has been the best physiotherapist. He had literally changed my life. I’ve gone to several physiotherapists before who have not been able to solve my back problem. However, with Jason he made me feel as if I can recover and in a quick time I actually did. I’d highly recommend his practice

Will

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Mathikazi

Super professional! Holistic therapy focuses on overall wellbeing over the long term. My child’s shoulder and consequently sleeping problem were properly dealt with.

Lerato

First of all, you should know how friendly he is. He isn’t as rude as the others are. Even though the treatment hurt I felt healed afterwards. Even after some days I still don’t feel the pain. He even helps distract me while he is working so it isn’t as sore. He also made me feel comfortable very quickly and that made things a lot more fun and easy.

Queen

Most informative and upfront Physio I have ever had the pleasure of receiving treatment from. He is honest and worked hard to fix my problem. Extremely satisfied with the results.

Nick

BRILLIANT. My problems were being resolved from day one. He guided me through exercises and strengthening me to prevent further injuries. I would recommend him to anyone.

Durran

BRILLIANT. My problems were being resolved from day one. He guided me through exercises and strengthening me to prevent further injuries. I would recommend him to anyone.

Durran

The treatment I got was so good. He has a magic touch because anywhere I had pain, he touched and my pain went away. The exercise we did was marvellous. The exercises we did made me feel so good. In the four days, we worked I felt great afterwards. I want to call and send my friends and family to him so he can help them.

Malatji

So I hobbled (I used to need a walking stick) into his office but now I don’t. If you’re looking for a physiotherapist who’s going to be straight with you and actually address your pain, Jason Roets should definitely be your choice. Now I walk well WITHOUT my walking stick! And no more pain!

Zinz

Jason is deeply invested in the recovery and wellbeing of his patients. He has a holistic approach and takes all factors – past and present – into account when providing treatment. He works to fix the root of problems, rather than simply treat immediate symptoms. His care and passion for what he does are undeniable

Gina

I had extreme pains in my neck. After a few sessions with Jason, I feel much relieved and pain-free. Jason is very friendly and engages with his clients in his sessions, which helps create a connection on an emotional level not only physical.

Jonathan

I think it’s the best thing I could do to treat my back pain. It took a while before I went in and I wished I when sooner. I really liked how fast he responded and wanted to see me so quickly. I also liked how the ebooks he has was really helpful that I got through seeing it on Facebook.

Charles

Jason has been great and patient with me through the journey. I have been suffering from backache and headache for a long time and he helped me for 2 weeks and already there is a huge difference. Thanks for your help 😊

Nkope

I was desperate to get help for my back. A neurosurgeon said I needed surgery but I refuse to go because there is no one to look after me while I recover. And with covid, I will not go to the hospital because that’s where you get it. I’m so glad I went to Jason because he really helped and I don’t need surgery anymore.

Jane

I would like other people to consider using him because of how much he has helped me. If you feel like you need help you should contact him I didn’t know how connected the body was and how old injures can make me have pain now. Now i don’t feel any pain and the exercises helped so much I’m no longer stiff and my back pain is gone

Sylvia

I had an injured back muscle for more than a year. I was assisted by a clinic specializing in those kinds of injuries which took a lot of sessions to relieve some of the pain. Jason’s physio treatment took 2 sessions! Thanks, Jason!

Gerhard

Excellent service! Wow! Beyond amazed at the high level of accuracy carried out through the process of my treatment. I am completely free of all the pain was experiencing! Again, Wow!

Baatseba

I advised you to do it. Because I experience the pain that I had couldn’t even allow me to walk with confidence. My pain was heavy on me. My body was so heavy. The pain was so sore. He even picked up things that I didn’t even know if had. I sleep so much better now. But now I don’t have any problems

Aldine

I had back pain for almost 2 years, I relied heavily on strong pain killers and I was about to do an operation, but the day I met Jason everything changed, I have healed no more pain no more taking pain killers.

Mmabatho

Jason has been the best physiotherapist. He had literally changed my life. I’ve gone to several physiotherapists before who have not been able to solve my back problem. However, with Jason he made me feel as if I can recover and in a quick time I actually did. I’d highly recommend his practice

Will