Behavioral approaches for chronic low back pain

This work reviews the evidence for the efficacy of cognitive behavioral and behavioral interventions for chronic low back pain. Several meta-analyses of randomized control studies indicate that behavioral and cognitive behavioral approaches are effective in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Furthermore, there is evidence that patients who receive both medical and psychological treatment not only improved their functional capacity but also spend fewer health care dollars after their treatment has ended. Patients who received medical treatment alone not only got worse but spent more money after post treatment.