Acupuncture study featured on Good Morning America

October 01, 2025

Last week, Good Morning America reported on the BackInAction study, a long-term study that looked at the impact of acupuncture on lower back pain versus pharmaceuticals. The study, which included contributions from Institute researchers and clinicians, worked with 800 participants who were all older adults with chronic lower back pain. Researchers found that patients who received acupuncture had greater reduction in pain than those who just received usual medical care.

Watch the full video here.