Mind and Body Approaches for Chronic Pain | NCCIH

Mind and Body Approaches for Chronic Pain | NCCIH

Mind and Body Approaches for Chronic Pain This issue of the digest summarizes current scientific research about mind and body approaches for chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, headache, low-back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The scientific research to date suggests that some mind and body approaches may provide modest effects that help individuals manage the day-to-day variations in their chronic pain symptoms. However, in some instances, the amount of evidence is too small to clearly show whether an approach is useful. Read more » What the Science Says: Mind and Body Approaches for Chronic Pain Learn what current research has to say about:  Fibromyalgia  Chronic Headaches  Chronic Low-Back Pain  Chronic Neck Pain  Osteoarthritis  Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more » Additional Resources  Clinical Guidelines  Scientific Literature  For Your Patients  6 Things You Should Know: The Science of Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Practices