Before starting any course of treatment, you should talk to your doctor. However, if you would like to explore some options to discuss with your physician, consider these non-drug alternatives for chronic pain management:
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) uses low-voltage electric currents to the areas where you have pain.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches you how to change your physical response to pain.
- Physical therapy has been named the preferred nonopioid treatment for pain management. Activities like strength training, weight training, yoga, stretching and more will help seniors manage their pain.
- Acupuncture is the practice of using tiny needles to relieve pain from specific areas of your body.
- Massage therapy can help relieve tension in muscles.