Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the
most common, poorly understood, and
potentially disabling chronic pain conditions
from which older adults suffer. A U. S.
national survey of physician visits among
patients aged 75 and older revealed that back
pain is the third most frequently reported
symptom in general and the most commonly
reported musculoskeletal symptom. In
another study, 17.3% of total back problem
visits occurred in the 65 years and older age
group. Thus in this study the investigator
assesses the effectiveness of a complementary
medicine that is mind-body program on
chronic low back pain among elderly
residents. This study would help to reduce
expenditure on medical services and avoid the use of over the counter drugs to alleviate
chronic low back pain.