Are there any other treatments for chronic low back pain?

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Chronic low back pain can be stubborn and difficult to treat. Numerous alternative treatments have been tested in randomized controlled trials, with varying degrees of success. Additional treatments include:

    • Spinal cord stimulation[1]
    • Cerebral or peripheral electrical brain stimulation[2][3]
    • Interferential current electrotherapy, a type of electrical muscle stimulation used to treat chronic pain[4]
    • Botulinum toxin[5]

    Various complementary health, mind, and body interventions are also sometimes used to treat chronic low back pain, including:

    • Acupuncture[6]
    • Tai chi[7][8]
    • Yoga [9]
    • TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)[10]
    • Massage therapy[11]
    • Biofeedback[12]
    • Dry needling[13]
    • Cupping[14]
    • Low-level laser therapy[15]
    • Mindfulness-based stress reduction[16]
    • Spinal manipulation[17][9]
    • Prolotherapy[18]
    • Myofascial release[19]
    Are there any other treatments for chronic low back pain? - Examine