# VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments Veterans Affairs Facilities Write Prescriptions of RelieVRx By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-12-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-pain-treatments References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90821711/department-of-veterans-affairs-turning-to-vr?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss) & [relievrx](https://www.relievrx.com/)  Technology has certainly developed the ways in which we approach chronic pain treatment. Innovations in [virtual reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuroanimation), for one, carry major implications for recovering patients and as exhibited by doctors at the Veterans Health Administration, high-tech therapeutic solutions are being embraced on the ground. The caregivers at 18 Veterans Affairs facilities in the USA have the option to prescribe VR as a chronic pain treatment, specifically for the low back. Called RelieVRx, this special VR program is [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliedvr)-authorized. It lasts eight weeks and it is created by AppliedVR, a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in "immersive therapeutics." RelieVRx brings together "established pain management techniques" with immersive imagery and sound to bring about both a change in body and in mindset. Image Credit: RelieVRx ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vr-based Chronic Pain Treatment:** Virtual reality technology combined with pain management techniques offer a new avenue of treatment for chronic pain. - **Immersive Therapeutics:** The use of immersive technology in therapy is emerging as a beneficial treatment option for a range of health concerns. - **Fda-authorized VR Programs:** The approval of RelieVRx as an FDA-authorized virtual reality program represents a shift toward the integration of technology in healthcare. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Doctors and healthcare providers have an opportunity to offer patients new and innovative VR-based treatments for chronic pain and other health concerns. - **Technology:** Companies specializing in virtual and augmented reality technology have an opportunity to expand their offerings and partner with healthcare providers to improve patient treatment options. - **Therapeutics:** The field of therapeutics has an opportunity to incorporate immersive technology as a supplement to established treatment techniques, improving patient outcomes and recovery times. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Back Pain-Focused VR Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliedvr.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [VR Physiotherapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-therapy.md) - [Mobile VR Pain Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowly.md) - [VR-Based Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smileyscope.md) - [Gamified VR Therapy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behavr.md) - [Healing VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-vr-experiences.md) - [VR-Powered Therapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rey-1.md) - [AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy.md)