10/30/2025
Surgery recovery doesn’t have to rely only on medication.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons highlights a few non-medication approaches that can help manage pain and support healing:
✅ TENS therapy — uses mild electrical currents to help block pain signals.
✅ Continuous passive motion (CPM) — gently moves the joint to reduce stiffness.
✅ Mind–body techniques like relaxation or guided imagery — can ease both pain and anxiety.
Every recovery is unique. Combining traditional and alternative methods can help you heal more comfortably.
Learn more from AAOS (link below)
Surgeons and their patients are increasingly using alternative methods, such as relaxation techniques and acupuncture, to supplement conventional medicine. A combined approach to pain management allows the surgeon to tailor pain control to each individual patient.