AIM:A new and interesting take on exploring low back pain this pilot research project aims to test the view that coordinated access to multi-disciplinary teams of health professionals including licensed acupuncturists working in a hospital setting would enhance clinical outcomes for adults with low back pain when compared to offering patients usual care. Usual care was defined as subjects treated in their usual primary care facility, which typically included pharmaceuticals such as NSAID's and muscle relaxants, and bed rest, education, physical therapy and activity alteration. In addition to acupuncture, integrative care included a broad range of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners.
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