Pain Management Resources for Older Adults
Over-the-Counter Medication Guidance
Locating a Provider
- Find a physical therapist
- Find a licensed acupuncturist
- Find a licensed massage therapist
- Find a myofascial release trained therapist
- Find a certified yoga instructor
- Find an integrative trained healthcare provider
Providers who are interested in advocating for integrative medicine are encouraged to view the resources provided by Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US).
Pain-related Support Groups
- American Chronic Pain Association Support Group Options
- U. S. Pain Foundation: Pain Connection Support Group Options
- Chronic Pain Anonymous Support Group Options
Communicating with your health care provider
- American Chronic Pain Association Communication Tools
- Talking with your doctor about complementary health approaches
Pain Journals/Logs
- Pain Log
- Pain Notebook
- Search for “pain log” or “pain diary” in your smartphone’s app store for dozens of options to electronically track your pain
Comprehensive Lists of Integrative Pain Management Options
- U.S. Pain Foundation Complementary Therapies List
- U.S. Pain Foundation Pain Management Options
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Additional Free Integrative Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Audio Meditations
- Search “mindfulness” or “meditation” in your smartphone’s app store for many free options for trying out meditation, mindfulness, breath work and guided imagery