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Effective Non-operative Chronic Back Pain Treatments
Survey participants reveal the most effective therapies
Hundreds of adult patients with chronic back pain took part in the Chronic Back Pain in America 2013 Survey. Chronic back pain can include pain in the neck (cervical spine), mid-back (thoracic spine), and/or low back (lumbar/sacral regions). Some patients reported pain at one or more regions of the spine. Here, we report the results of the most effective non-operative treatments.
Most Effective Non-surgical Treatments
| Treatments | Cervical (n=360) | Thoracic (n=248) | Lumbar/ Sacral (n=719) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracing | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| Physical Therapy | 30% | 20% | 26% |
| Spinal Injections | 30% | 25% | 30% |
| Acupuncture | 19% | 13% | 10% |
| Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TENS) | 32% | 28% | 26% |
| Ice/heat | 62% | 62% | 56% |
| Exercise | 34% | 29% | 32% |
| Therapeutic Massage | 49% | 46% | 41% |
Over-the-counter Medications
| OTC Medications | Cervical (n=360) | Thoracic (n=248) | Lumbar/ Sacral (n=719) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective | 28% | 26% | 30% |
| Ineffective | 44% | 41% | 40% |
Most Effective Prescription Drugs
| Drug Types | Cervical (n=360) | Thoracic (n=248) | Lumbar/ Sacral (n=719) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-inflammatory | 35% | 32% | 35% |
| Neuropathic pain drug | 25% | 22% | 22% |
| Muscle relaxant | 48% | 46% | 37% |
| Anti-depressant | 32% | 31% | 26% |
| Anti-anxiety drug | 27% | 30% | 23% |
| Sleep medication | 24% | 24% | 22% |
| Short-acting narcotic | 50% | 57% | 47% |
| Long-acting narcotic | 30% | 38% | 30% |
Updated on: 03/05/14
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