Randomized study of the impact of a therapeutic education program on patients suffering from chronic low-back pain who are treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

AbstractBackground:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is often used for the treatment of low-back pain (LBP). However, its effectiveness is controversial.Objective:To determine the efficacy of TENS in the treatment LBP when associated to a therapeutic education program (TEP).Design:O