Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care—but opioids aren’t the only option. In this episode of Docs in a Pod, hosts Carmenn Miles and Rajay Seudath sit down with Robert Hernandez, NP, from WellMed’s Great Northwest to discuss effective, non‑opioid approaches to pain management.

Whether you’re living with ongoing pain or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers clear guidance and compassionate perspective on safer ways to feel better.

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