Chronic Pain Management:Nonpharmacologic Therapies

摘要

Nonpharmacologic therapies for managing chronic pain are often underutilized even though it is well accepted that they can both reduce pain and improve functioningV Treatments such as psychotherapy and physical and occupational therapies are especially useful for teaching patients skills that they can use to manage their pain. Finally, there is substantial evidence that acupuncture can also provide relief of pain with minimal risk of adverse events.