Evidence-Based Evaluation of Complementary Health Approaches for Pain Management in the United States

This article examines the clinical trial evidence for the efficacy and safety of several specific approaches —acupuncture, manipulation, massage therapy, relaxation techniques including meditation, selected natural product supplements (chondroitin, glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane, S-adenosylmethionine), tai chi, and yoga—as used to manage chronic pain and related disability associated with back pain , fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neck pain, and severe headaches or migraines.
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Symposium on pain medicine Source Type: research