Complementary and alternative medicine treatments for low back pain.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2012.06.008.
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Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine, often referred to as integrated medicine, is often used for the treatment of low back pain. This article presents 6 therapies (ie, behavioral treatment, acupuncture, manipulation, prolotherapy, neuroreflexotherapy, and herbal treatments), which are discussed in terms of the specifics of the modality, as well as the empirical evidence related to their effectiveness.
Medical subject headings
- Complementary Therapies
- Low Back Pain