5 Ways to Relieve Pain Without Pills
We know you'd roll your eyes if we even suggested you cure agonizing pain with deep breathing and some yoga. But hear us out: Complementary and alternative therapies can provide serious help.
By Karen Asp
Illustration: Jasu Hu
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Tai Chi
What it is: A Chinese mind-body practice that involves slow, rhythmic movements; mental focus; and controlled breathing.
Science says: Though there are only a handful of solid studies on tai chi's effects on chronic pain, some have shown that it can, in fact, reduce discomfort. One review found that osteoarthritis sufferers who practiced tai chi for an average of 60 minutes two or three times per week for about 12 weeks felt less achy than their peers who didn't.
Best for: Lower back pain, knee osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia.
From the
April 2016 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
