Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

It’s ironic that so many of us deal with back pain, yet we can’t treat or even reach it ourselves. More often than not, we turn to massage therapists and chiropractors in the hopes of finding relief.

People may be able to treat lower back pain with home remedies. However, if pain persists or is severe, a person may need medical treatment. Lower back pain may occur due to heavy lifting, an injury, ...