Did you know that massage therapy is an alternative option to opioids for managing pain relief? Here’s an article from the American massage therapy association. https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/alternative-to-opioids/
Having worked with clients offering regular massage, I have witnessed how this offers relief of pain. Also having worked with people who were already taking medication, how they have been able to reduce this (under their Dr’s guidance), as they become more comfortable and able in their bodies and minds.