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.
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