Integrative therapies and chronic pain relief: a review on effectiveness and multidisciplinary approaches
Integrative therapies and chronic pain relief: a review on effectiveness and multidisciplinary approaches
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1276Keywords:
Chronic pain. Integrative therapies. Complementary medicine. Reiki. Acupuncture.Abstract
Chronic pain is a persistent condition that significantly compromises the quality of life of millions of people, requiring therapeutic approaches beyond the traditional biomedical model. This article presents a narrative review on the effectiveness of integrative therapies in chronic pain management, based on scientific literature, SUS user reports, and the book *Chronic Pain Can Be Cured* (Rodrigues, 2024). Practices such as acupuncture, meditation, auriculotherapy, and Reiki are analyzed, highlighting their effects on well-being, autonomy, and humanized care. Evidence shows that acupuncture reduces musculoskeletal pain and improves functional indices, while meditation contributes to emotional regulation. Reiki, although supported by initial clinical studies, has shown immediate analgesic effects and a sense of comfort and care. Auriculotherapy is highlighted as an effective, low-cost practice with good acceptance in public health services. These practices are considered safe and promising strategies that strengthen therapeutic bonds and promote comprehensive care. The expansion of these therapies in public health policies is recommended.
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