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Chapter 2

Evidence Review

Physical Therapies

Manipulation

Back exercises

Physical Agents and Modalities

Traction

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Shoe Insoles and Shoe Lifts

Lumbar Corsets and Supports

Trigger Point and Ligamentous Injections

Acupuncture

Epidural Steroid Injections

Facet Joint Injections

Biofeedback

Group education: back school

Acupuncture

Weak and equivocal evidence suggests that acupuncture may reduce pain and permit increased activity in patients with chronic low back pain. There is no evidence on the efficacy of acupuncture for acute low back problems. (D)

 

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