Psychotherapy Offers Long-Term Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology finds that cognitive functional therapy (CFT), a personalized approach focusing on understanding pain and overcoming fear of movement, provides long-lasting relief for chronic lower back pain, with participants experiencing fewer symptoms after just eight sessions over six months. The therapy emphasizes mindset shifts and self-management skills, working alongside other treatments to improve patient outcomes.