Alternative therapies in health and medicine
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Altern Ther Health Med · Nov 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialYoga for chronic low back pain in a predominantly minority population: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Several studies suggest yoga may be effective for chronic low back pain; however, trials targeting minorities have not been conducted. PRIMARY STUDY OBJECTIVES: Assess the feasibility of studying yoga in a predominantly minority population with chronic low back pain. Collect preliminary data to plan a larger powered study. ⋯ A yoga study intervention in a predominantly minority population with chronic low back pain was moderately feasible and may be more effective than usual care for reducing pain and pain medication use.