Nontechnologic Strategies for Coping with Chronic Low Back Pain

Authors:
  • ISIrmhild W. Smith
    Irmhild W. Smith
  • SASusan Airey
    Susan Airey
  • SSSusan W. Salmond
    Susan W. Salmond

Abstract
Nontechnologic interventions of relaxation, distraction, therapeutic touch, and spirituality can relieve chronic low back pain. Awareness of nontechnologic strategies by nurses is needed to facilitate patient-centered intervention.