I won't say it will do what the pain meds do, but it's good to see someone take a more logical approach to it. Should you try it, let me know how it goes. I do know it works wonders for people with bipolar disorder. My brother used to have very serious bouts with it, would smoke a little, and I could literally see the change in his behavior. The whole thing fascinated me to no end.
I can say from the limited use I have had it does ease the pain but I believe the relaxation it brings you helps more with the pain because your not all tensed up.