DH tried acupuncture and cupping.
He did get some temporary relief from both.
He felt that the cupping relaxed him significantly.
We/he has tried alternative therapies w/ good results.
He read books by John Sarno.
He took Naproxen for a short time and then didn't have to take it anymore.
We also added some vitamins...mostly multi, b vitamins, fish oil and gluc. and chond. Also, discussions re: stress relief, etc. All these things really helped him a lot.
Before all the alternative stuff...dh was in heavy duty pain and had tried shots, etc.
He wouldn't hesitate to take medication again if necessary, bud would hope it was temporary and would continue w/ alternative treatments.