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Papers: 31 Aug 2024 - 6 Sep 2024


2024 Aug 01


JAMA Netw Open


39207752


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Utilization of Reimbursed Acupuncture Therapy for Low Back Pain.

Authors

Candon M, Nielsen A, Dusek JA, Spataro Solorzano S, Cheatle M, Neuman MD, Samitt C, Shen S, Werner RM, Mandell D

Abstract

Treating low back pain (LBP) often involves a combination of pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and interventional treatments; one approach is acupuncture therapy, which is safe, effective, and cost-effective. How acupuncture is used within pain care regimens for LBP has not been widely studied.