Many treatments help chronic back pain, but only in the short term
A large-scale analysis by an international research team, led by Bochum University of Applied Sciences, shows that nonsurgical treatments such as massage, exercise therapy or acupuncture for chronic back pain can alleviate symptoms—but usually only for a few weeks. Clinically significant improvements do not persist in the long term.
by Detlef Bremkens, Bochum University of Applied Sciences
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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The study was conducted under the direction of Prof. Dr. Daniel Belavy (Bochum University of Applied Sciences) in collaboration with partners from Australia (Deakin University, La Trobe University, Adelaide University, Monash University, University of Melbourne), the United Kingdom (University of Bristol), China (Xi'an University of Architecture & Technology, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University) and other countries. It was published in the journal BMJ Medicine .
Short-term effects—but no lasting impact