An update on non-pharmacological interventions for pain relief

Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the population, yet current treatments often fail to provide adequate relief. Non-pharmacological interventions, which target behaviors and brain processes underlying the experience of pain, hold promises in offering relief for people with chronic pain. This review consolidates the current knowledge concerning the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for chronic pain. We focus on psychological interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions and emotion-based therapies) that use mental techniques and physical practices (e.g., exercise, massage, acupuncture, and yoga) that use body techniques to reduce pain. The efficacy of…

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  National Institutes of Health
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  National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

  Awards: R21DE032532, 1R01DE025946
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  National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

  Awards: R01AT011347, R01AT01033
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  National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research

  Award: K23HD104934