Background Previous research has investigated utilization rates, who sees chiropractors, for
what reasons, and the type of care that chiropractors provide. However, these studies have …

Background: Low back pain limits activity and is the second most frequent reason for
physician visits. Previous research shows widespread use of acupuncture for low back pain …

Background Acupuncture is a popular complementary and alternative treatment for chronic
back pain. Recent European trials suggest similar short-term benefits from real and sham …

Background: Acupuncture is widely used by patients with low back pain, although its
effectiveness is unclear. We investigated the efficacy of acupuncture compared with minimal …

Background: Few treatments for back pain are supported by strong scientific evidence.
Conventional treatments, although widely used, have had limited success. Dissatisfied …

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to:
Describe the differences between complementary and alternative therapies. List common …

In a randomized controlled trial plus a nonrandomized cohort, the authors investigated the
effectiveness and costs of acupuncture in addition to routine care in the treatment of chronic …

Background: Few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of massage for chronic low back
pain. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of 2 types of massage and usual care for …

Objectives: Although acupuncture has been frequently used for acute nonspecific low back
pain (LBP), relevant systematic reviews indicate sparse and inconclusive evidence. This …

Using a comparative analysis of Navajo healing ceremonials, acupuncture and biomedical
treatment, this essay examines placebo studies and ritual theory as mutually …