Mission
The Joint Pain Management Committee is comprised of medical experts appointed by the league and the NFLPA. The Committee works to establish uniform standards for club practices and policies regarding pain management and the use of prescription medications by NFL players.
Goals
- Address the challenges of pain management for current NFL players
- Facilitate research to better understand and improve potential alternative treatments
Areas of Focus
- Pain management
- Alternative therapies
Resources
- Alternatives to Opioids for Long-Term Pain – Players Version
- Alternatives to Opioids for Long-Term Pain – Medical Staff Version