What’s the Takeaway? How much do we understand about how complementary methods work for chronic pain? • Evidence is growing that certain nontraditional methods—like acupuncture, hypnosis, massage therapy, mindfulness meditation, music therapy, spinal manipulation, tai chi, qigong, and yoga—may be useful for managing pain in some chronic conditions. What do we know about their safety? • While many mind-body and physical practices for chronic pain are generally safe when properly used, they