A new article in the Journal of Family Practice endorsed a select group of therapies that show “good-quality patient-oriented evidence” for managing chronic low back pain:

• Recommend a trial of either acupuncture, mindfulness training, or spinal manipulation for patients with chronic low back pain
• Recommend tai chi as an exercise modality for patients with osteoarthritis

Lemmon R et al. Nonpharmacologic treatment of chronic pain: What works? J Fam

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