Acupuncture, biofeedback, topical treatments, assistive devices, tai chi and yoga are just a few of the many options available. In addition to the standard pain medications, and surgical repairs of specific problems, patients and their clinicians also have access to a wide range of nondrug therapies for pain. Many people find it useful to choose from a menu of different pain treatments and remedies, combining them in a regimen that fits their lifestyles. Relieving pain requires a holistic approach that embraces the whole person, not just the source of pain, which cannot always be easily identified. It can aggravate other health conditions and lead to depression and anxiety symptoms. Pain is debilitating, interfering with the ability to sleep, work, and enjoy life.

This Special Health Report, Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery, explores beyond the boundaries of standard medical treatments (drugs and surgery) and describes the many other approaches that are available for pain relief. Pain can take many forms and relief is not a one-size fits all process. Pain relief doesn’t always come in a bottle of pills.

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