Guided imagery, hypnosis (no, not the kind where sensible adults oink like barnyard pigs on a stage), distraction, and music are all legit—research-backed—ways to relieve chronic pain. If you've never considered these treatments, here's what you need to know.
Guided imagery, hypnotherapy, relaxation, distraction, and music have all been shown to alleviate chronic pain and reduce the need for medication, in some cases.