Characteristics and Outcomes of Individuals Self-Selecting Yoga versus Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain

Is yoga an effective treatment in the management of patients with chronic low back pain compared with other care modalities – a systematic review

“…Another essential factor is cost: the average cost of a series of yoga classes throughout the United States is estimated to range from $75.00-$200.00 for a 6-12 week course [64]. When compared to the costs of general practitioner visits, drugs, invasive procedures or conventional physical and psychological therapies, yoga can be found to be more economically viable [64].…”

“…When compared to the costs of general practitioner visits, drugs, invasive procedures or conventional physical and psychological therapies, yoga can be found to be more economically viable [64]. This is further enhanced because yoga can be self-taught and practiced at home [64].…”

“…When compared to the costs of general practitioner visits, drugs, invasive procedures or conventional physical and psychological therapies, yoga can be found to be more economically viable [64]. This is further enhanced because yoga can be self-taught and practiced at home [64]. Therefore this review highlights the need for research evaluating the cost-benefits analysis of yoga compared to conventional treatments especially given the current need for greater accountability in healthcare spending [64].…”

“…This is further enhanced because yoga can be self-taught and practiced at home [64]. Therefore this review highlights the need for research evaluating the cost-benefits analysis of yoga compared to conventional treatments especially given the current need for greater accountability in healthcare spending [64].…”