What will chronic pain patients do for relief?

Many things: Any time you have a chronic issue, you should combine alternative medicine with traditional medicine. So see your pain specialist, use the medications but also try acupuncture, reiki, feldenkrais, rolfing, massage, and meditation. Try one different field at a time so you can assess how it helps you. Lose excess weight and make sure you sleep since you rejuvenate your body with sleep.

Chronic pain: The fact that it is chronic pain means that there will always be some pain. Pain management docs will help in hopefully the reduction in the degree of pain.