In an article May, 2014, the Australian GP author recommends acupuncture as a safe and effective option to treat back pain.
The concluding statement in the article was:
Conclusion
Management of LBP includes a comprehensive assessment and review by a medical practitioner. Acupuncture can be considered as an evidence-based therapeutic option. Acupuncture has a favourable safety profile and may be a viable alternative if the use of pharmacological analgesics is undesirable.
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