A Mind-Body Program for Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Treatment of chronic low back pain (LBP) in older adults is limited by the adverse effects of analgesics. Effective nonpharmacologic treatment options are needed.

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of a mind-body program at increasing function and reducing pain in older adults with chronic LBP.

Design, setting, and participants

This single-blind, randomized clinical trial compared a mind-body program (n = 140) with a health education program (n = 142). Community-dwelling older adults residing within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area were recruited from February 14, 2011, to June 30, 2014, with 6-month follow-up completed by April 9, 2015. Eligible participants were 65 years or older with functional limitations owing to their chronic LBP (≥11 points on

SUBMITTER: Morone NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6361386 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature