New research shows that between 40% and 70% of U.S. veterans experience chronic pain, with back pain considered the most common. For treatment, qigong, a traditional Chinese practice combining gentle movements, controlled breathing and medication, could be a viable alternative to traditional medication and opioids for this patient population.
A pilot study conducted by researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) evaluated the efficacy of qigong in improving biopsychosocial outcomes