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Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain

Interventional procedures guidance [IPG739] Published: 22 September 2022

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Guidance:
Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain
Date issued:
22 September 2022

Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Evidence on the efficacy and safety of neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.