| September 2022 This issue of the digest summarizes current scientific evidence about the complementary health approaches most often used by people for chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, headache, irritable bowel syndrome, low-back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer pain. The scientific evidence to date suggests that some complementary health approaches may provide modest effects that may help individuals manage the day-to-day variations in their chronic pain symptoms. While some complementary approaches do show modest benefit, the amount and quality of evidence varies depending on the approach and pain condition. Readmore
Learn what current research has to say about: Fibromyalgia Headache Irritable Bowel Syndrome Low-Back Pain Neck Pain Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Cancer Pain Clinical Guidelines Scientific Literature Information for Your Patients Readmore
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