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For the millions of Americans currently living with persistent symptoms, specialists at Sports Medicine of the Rockies and the Mayo Clinic suggest a multidisciplinary approach:

: Use heat/cold therapy and pacing to manage daily activity [25, 36].

: The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) reinforces the use of technique-based relief, such as fascial plane blocks, to reduce opioid needs after surgery [32]. Chronic

: Incorporate mindfulness, deep breathing, and positive self-talk to deal with the psychological impact of persistent pain [25, 36].

On the health front, the FDA recently released a landmark draft guidance titled [1, 9]. This document aims to break the cycle of opioid reliance by accelerating the development of safer alternatives. For the millions of Americans currently living with

: In January 2025, the FDA approved Journavx (Suzetrigine) , the first non-opioid analgesic for moderate to severe acute pain, signaling a major step toward these new standards [33, 34].

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