Pain relief is one of the most important aspects post-treatment or after a surgery. Opioid medications are prescribed to relieve the pain experienced by the patients because the medications contain chemicals that help relax the body. The medication is intended for a simple purpose; pain relief. However, prescription opioid addiction is common among people who started using the medication for pain relief.

An opioid is a class of drugs that include pain relievers such as hydrocodone, fentanyl, tramadol, and oxycodone, and recreational (illegal) drugs such as heroin. Opioids are also referred to as narcotics. Health care personnel administer very small amounts of opioid as a pain reliever in case of a serious injury or a major surgery.

In the medical world, diagnosis is a term used for procedures doctors and medical practitioners take to determine the nature of the disease or a disorder and distinguish it from other possible conditions. A diagnostic procedure helps health professionals take one disease over other possible diseases and start working on treating its symptoms with the intention of curing the disease of its roots.

An inflammatory condition, ankylosing spondylitis affects the joints of the spine. It is triggered by severe inflammation of the spinal joints that, in turn, causes immense chronic pain and discomfort. As a result of the fused vertebrae, the spine becomes less flexible and its structure may change to form a hunched posture.

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a non-profit organization that caters to retirees. Specifically, the AARP health insurance membership focuses on providing healthcare benefits at discounted rates from the best providers and insurance carriers. Note that the AARP is not an insurance provider but an intermediary service that connects retirees and seniors to resources for affordable healthcare.

Arthritis results in the inflammation of joints. It is a group of several health conditions that result in the pain. Surprisingly, more than 50 million adults and approximately 300,000 children in the country have some form of arthritis. Common symptoms of this condition include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty in movement.