To complement “A Foundation of Health: Supplements for Self-Care” in the September 2015 issue of MASSAGE Magazine. Summary: Several herbs have shown promise for the treatment of chronic pain, without the side effects that can accompany drug therapy.

Pain is a universal experience. It is one of the few human experiences we all know and recognize. Whether it is the burning sensation after touching something red-hot, the prick of something sharp piercing your skin or the dull ache above your brow after a long, stressful day, we recognize pain immediately.