Introduction.

Chronic pain affects more than 20% of the world population and represents a major public health problem. In Latin America, its prevalence ranges between 27% and 47%, with a significant impact on quality of life of people as well as on health systems. Despite the availability of multiple therapeutic options, a considerable percentage of patients do not achieve adequate control of the symptoms, which has motivated growing interest in complementary or alternative therapeutic approaches.

Objective.

To analyze the research trends on the use of complementary therapies (CT) in the management of chronic pain in Latin America.

Methods.

A bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature indexed in the Scopus database between the years 2000 and 2024 was conducted. The Bibliometrix© package from RStudio was used for data processing and analysis, focusing on collaborative networks, scientific productivity, and impact of publications.

Results.

25 relevant articles were identified. Most of the scientific production comes from Brazil and Colombia, standing out authors such as Erika Chaves and Caroline Moura. The journals Current Pain and Headache Reports and Revista da Escola de Enfermagem lead in the number of publications. An annual growth of 5.12% in scientific production was observed.

Conclusion.

Complementary therapies are emerging as a relevant therapeutic alternative for chronic pain. Nevertheless, it is necessary to strengthen methodological quality and diversify scientific production in other countries in the region.

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