title: Alternative methods of treating pain.
abstract: The range of non-invasive methods of treatment of chronic pain which are currently available has been discussed. They fall into three categories; those dependent on counter stimulation, those which influence the higher centres and those, like acupuncture, which possibly combine both mechanisms. The empirical, but frequently successful nature of such treatments has been emphasised.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008722:Methods; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy