National Institutes of Health • National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Low-Back Pain and CAM
Low-Back Pain and CAM
Low-back pain is a common condition that can be difficult to treat. Spinal manipulation, acupuncture, and massage are among the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches used by people with low-back pain. Research on CAM for low-back pain has produced promising results for some CAM therapies. However, evidence is still limited for most therapies, and additional research is needed.
This issue summarizes the current scientific knowledge about the effects of some of the CAM approaches that people use for low-back pain, including spinal manipulation, acupuncture, massage, and other CAM therapies.
Clinical Guidelines
Scientific Literature
- Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)
Research Spotlights
Information for Your Patients
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NCCAM Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH, DHHS. NCCAM Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter, offers evidence-based information on CAM, including scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCAM-funded research, fact sheets for patients, and more.
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