| Low-back pain is a very common problem. About 80 percent of adults will experience it at some point in their lives. Fortunately, most episodes of low-back pain only last a short time. But sometimes, low-back pain becomes chronicmeaning that it persists for 12 weeks or more. Experts recommend using nondrug approaches as the first choice when treating chronic low-back pain. A variety of physical and psychological complementary health approaches, including acupuncture, mindfulness-based stress reduction, progressive muscle relaxation, spinal manipulation, tai chi, and yoga, are among the nondrug treatments that may be helpful. | 