In todays Health Alert, theres promising news for older adults who suffer from chronic low back pain. A new study shows acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat debilitating backaches.

This could be a game-changer for senior citizens with a history of low back pain. If you have ever experienced back pain, you know that it can drastically affect your lifestyle and make everyday activities difficult. Its the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it affects more than one-third of older adults in the United States.

The National Institutes of Health funded the clinical trials, which consisted of 800 participants aged 65 and over who had been experiencing low back pain for at least three months. Some received acupuncture treatment, while others received the usual medical care that

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