German Acupuncture Trials (Gerac) For Chronic Low Back PainRandomized, Multicenter, Blinded, Parallel-Group Trial With 3 Groups

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Abstract
Low Back Pain Is A Common, Impairing, And Disabling Condition, Often Long-Term, With An Estimated Lifetime Prevalence Of 70% To 85%.1 It Is The Second Most Common Pain For Which Physician Treatment Is Sought And A Major Reason For Absenteeism And Disability.1,2 Considering Direct And Indirect Costs In Terms Of Health Care And Lost Productivity, The Annual Cost Of Low Back Pain To Society Is Staggering.2,3