The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Transcranial Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Chronic Lower Back Pain

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for pain management takes an active problem-solving approach to tackling the many challenges associated with the experience of chronic pain. Rather than seeing ones self as helpless and disabled because of pain, CBT encourages individuals to take back control and re-engage in activities.

Electrical stimulation of the prefrontal cortex using 2mA of direct current

Sham stimulation of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex