A new, long-lasting treatment for chronic low back pain — which affects 1 in 5 U.S. adults — may offer hope and relief to many. It’s called cognitive functional therapy, or CFT, and a recent study published in The Lancet Rheumatology reported that even participants with disabling pain enjoyed “sustained effects for three years” with regular CFT treatment sessions.
Cognitive functional therapy is a personalized approach designed to help people overcome chronic low back pain by addressing not only the physical aspects of pain, but also the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to it. CFT works by helping individuals understand how their beliefs, habits, and movement patterns may influence their pain experience.
Through guided strategies, education, and movement practice, patients learn to move more freely and confidently, reduce fear and avoidance, and gradually return to their normal activities. This holistic method is tailored to each person’s unique needs, aiming for lasting pain relief and improved quality of life.
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