Yes, there are several alternative methods to manage pain, which can be used in conjunction with or instead of painkillers, depending on the patient's condition and preferences. These alternatives include:
- Physical Therapy: Helps in relieving pain through exercises, massages, and other techniques. - Acupuncture: Some patients find relief through this traditional Chinese medicine practice. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps in coping with pain by changing the way patients think and respond to it. - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): Uses low-voltage electrical currents to relieve pain.
