Low-Back Pain and Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Four out of five American adults will experience low-back pain (LBP) at some time in their lives. If you are a health care provider, you have almost certainly cared for such patients. No doubt, some of them have asked you about using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to relieve their pain. This article provides an overview of the use of CAM therapies for LBP and lists evidence-based sources for additional information.
A Challenging Condition
LBP is a major public health burden in the United States. It is the leading cause of work-related disability and missed days of work, and the fifth-most-common reason for physician visits. A 2006 report estimated that annual costs of LBP in this country exceed $100 billion. Two-thirds of that is for indirect costs, such as lost wages and reduced productivity.
Four out of five American adults will experience low-back pain (LBP) at some time in their lives. If you are a health care provider, you have almost certainly cared for such patients. No doubt, some of them have asked you about using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to relieve their pain. This article provides an overview of the use of CAM therapies for LBP and lists evidence-based sources for additional information.
A Challenging Condition
LBP is a major public health burden in the United States. It is the leading cause of work-related disability and missed days of work, and the fifth-most-common reason for physician visits. A 2006 report estimated that annual costs of LBP in this country exceed $100 billion. Two-thirds of that is for indirect costs, such as lost wages and reduced productivity.
What about Treatment Options?
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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE May 2009 Newsletter
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