Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Nov 2017
Institute for Clinical and Economic Review final report recommends enhanced coverage of certain non-drug management options for chronic low back pain
6 November 2017 - Evidence suggests safe and effective treatments include acupuncture, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and yoga.
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review today issued a final evidence report assessing the comparative clinical effectiveness of acupuncture, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, tai chi, and yoga for treatment of chronic low back and neck pain, as well as the value of these therapies in chronic low back pain. The report includes a summary of a public meeting of the California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF), during which the independent CTAF panel deliberated and voted on evidence presented in ICER's report.
