Harvard's book: Pain relief without drugs or surgery
In their book Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery Harvard Medical School experts advocate for natural and alternative pain relief methods. This report highlights the increasing recommendation of mind-body therapies like tai chi, meditation, chiropractic, supplements, hypnosis therapy, and yoga for treating various painful conditions. Key insights include:
- A mindfulness exercise that effectively manages pain, even for those who might not enjoy it.
- The concept of a "pain team" combining conventional and alternative medicine for comprehensive pain relief.
- A topical treatment more effective than prescription medication for shingles pain.
- A supplement that may benefit those with osteoarthritis.
- Six strategies for weight loss to reduce joint pain.
- The superior effectiveness of therapeutic massage compared to five other treatments.
Additional learnings cover:
- Mind-body techniques for reducing pain intensity.
- An exercise that could decrease the risk of shingles.
- The benefits of tai chi for fibromyalgia sufferers.
- Specific yoga types that alleviate back and neck pain.
- Cold laser therapy as a treatment for knee pain and plantar fasciitis by reducing swelling and potentially repairing tissue.
- Effective therapies for migraine relief.
- And more insights into pain management without the use of drugs or surgery.
This is one of the many, many books on pain management.