Evidence

man rubbing back in painIn a word, yes! According to Astin and other researchers from the Harvard Medical School and the California Pacific Medical Center:

"There is now considerable evidence that an array of mind-body therapies can be used as effective adjuncts to conventional medical treatment for a number of common clinical conditions."

Their review of the research finds considerable evidence of efficacy for mind-body therapies in the treatment of:

In addition, there is moderate evidence of efficacy for mind-body therapies in the areas of hypertension and arthritis.