Massages and acupuncture are the only real alternatives that have helped with my pain (lupus related). But neither are covered by insurance while prescriptions are. It’s super frustrating to have to regularly explain to my various doctors that I can’t afford to pay for monthly massages and acupunctures on a nannying-salary. Like obviously I would love to get those treatments as often as necessary. But I’d also like to pay my rent and eat too.