Although everyone experiences pain, the treatment of pain frequently depends on pharmaceutical interventions, especially those involving opioids, which can have harmful side effects and cause reliance. Alternative, non-pharmacological methods of treating pain have gained popularity in recent years. These approaches, which range from mind-body practices to physical therapies, provide a variety of strategies to deal with pain and frequently treat the underlying causes of the condition rather than merely its symptoms. This article provides a thorough summary of the many non-drug pain treatment techniques, their mechanisms, and their effectiveness. It also discusses how these approaches can be used in conjunction ...
