Low-Back Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know | NCCIH

Low-Back Pain and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know | NCCIH

A variety of mind and body practices may be helpful for low-back pain. In fact, official guidelines recommend them as first-line treatment. Different practices are recommended for chronic low-back pain versus acute pain.

• The practices that may be helpful for chronic low-back pain include acupuncture, electromyography biofeedback, low-level laser therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, progressive muscle relaxation, spinal manipulation, tai chi, and yoga.
  
• Practices that may be helpful for acute low-back pain include acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation.

All these practices have good safety records when used appropriately.

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