Background
radicular LBP, chronic musculoskeletal pain, pain, Low back pain, LBP
DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS
Low back pain (LBP) for ≥ 3 months is defined as chronic [Numerous studies have evaluated non-surgical interventions for the patient population with chronic LBP and/or leg pain. Several non-pharmacologic therapies, including different types of exercise [In more severe cases or if non-surgical treatments are unsuccessful, lumbar spine surgery relieves suffering for many patients with degenerative disorders [To improve pain and function, there is a need to identify effective non-pharmacologic treatments for radicular LBP [A literature review on qigong research for chronic musculoskeletal pain concluded that qigong may help relieve pain and that more research is needed, as the English language literature is promising but inconclusive [It is important that effect studies are well planned and tested and that possible threats are identified and prevented [