The Use of Conservative and Alternative Therapy for Low Back Pain

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  • Ping Chung Leung
چکیده

Low back pain may have complex patho-physiological causes leading to chronicity that resists conventional managements. Complementary and alternative treatment options have, therefore, gained popularity. In this chapter, acupuncture, manual therapy, and natural healing for low back pain will be discussed. Special emphasis is given on the role of the individual in the control and prevention of low back pain.

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دوره 2  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2015