Chronic Pain: What Helps and What Doesn’t
Chronic pain becomes increasingly common as we age, but that does not mean we simply have to live with it.
Back pain, arthritis, nerve pain, and other persistent pain can have very different causes—and treatments that help one person may do little for another.
This section looks at what the research says about exercise, physical therapy, medications, sleep, diet, mind-body approaches, and newer treatments for chronic pain. The goal is not to promise a cure, but to understand what may actually help.
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A Note About Medical Advice
This information is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Chronic pain can have many causes, and treatments that are appropriate for one person may not be appropriate for another. Discuss significant or persistent pain—and changes in medications, supplements, or treatment—with your health care professional.