04/23/2025
As chiropractors, our main competition often comes from over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen, Tylenol, and others. While I try to be careful not to demonize or make direct recommendations about these meds—staying within my scope of practice—I do find myself discussing them frequently with patients.
This short clip from Dr. Mackey and Dr. Peter Attia does a great job of capturing my opinion about the topic. As mentioned in the video—and something I emphasize—if you're considering using these medications, it's a smart move to talk it over with your medical doctor.
It’s only 3 minutes and well worth a watch!
This clip is from episode #345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.In this cli...