Try: Back pain is common in some care recipients cr the following are some common treatment options to consider for back pain chiropractic care chiropractors also have a role in the treatment of acute back pain chiropractic care can be considered a form of conservative care for the treatment of acute and chronic back pain as it is not invasive and does not employ prescription medications acupuncture acupuncture is an alternative treatment option for the cr it may bring moderate to complete pain relief for many sufferers it can be used alone or as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes medications and other bodywork behavioral therapy if you consult a psychotherapist for cognitive behavioral therapy cbt the treatment may include stress management behavioral adaptation education and relaxation techniques the therapy can lessen the intensity of back pain change perceptions about levels of pain and disability and even lift depression biofeedback if lower back pain is related to muscle tension or spasm biofeedback can be effective for lessening pain intensity decreasing drug use and improving quality of life biofeedback may help train muscles to respond better to stress or movement exercise methods exercise may help reduce pain and can relieve stress exercise may also help diminish low back pain improve flexibility strength and sense of balance aquatic therapy aquatic therapy and exercise can also improve flexibility and decrease pain for those with chronic low back problems it is specially beneficial for those crs who cannot tolerate land based physical therapy information references webmd com
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