Table 4
Summary of Evidence for Selected Complementary Health Approaches by Type of Pain - wait list, usual care, or routine care controls
| Approach | Back pain | Fibromyalgia | OAa of knee | Neck pain | Severe Headache/Migraine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | 2 positive trials | ?b | 2 positive trials | ? b | One positive trial |
| Massage therapy | 3 positive trials, one negative | ? b | 2 positive trials | 3 positive trials | ? b |
| Natural products supplements | ? b | ? b | ? b | ? b | ? b |
| Relaxation approaches | ? b | 4 positive trials | ? b | ? b | 4 positive trials |
| Spinal Manipulation | 4 positive trials, 3 negative | ? b | ? b | ? b | ? b |
| Osteopathic Manipulation | 2 positive trials, 2 negative | ? b | ? b | ? b | ? b |
| Tai Chi | ? b | ? b | 1 positive trial | ? b | ? b |
| Yoga | 4 positive trials | One positive trial | ? b | ? b | ? b |
OA = osteoarthritis
b=
no U.S. RCT’s identified