- Protocol: Massage Therapy
- Conclusion: Massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can provide significant relief for chronic low back pain and improve daily functioning.
- Source: Cherkin, D. C., Sherman, K. J., Deyo, R. A., & Shekelle, P. G. (2003). A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety, and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain. Annals of Internal Medicine, 138(11), 898-906.
