Actual or simulated acupuncture therapy may be effective for chronic low back pain
Actual or simulated acupuncture therapy appears to be more effective than usual care for chronic low back pain, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported in the May 11 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
The research found that yoga and stretching were equally effective in easing chronic back pain and improving function, but participants had to practice each regularly to see benefits.