Nonsurgical Integrative Treatments for Symptomatic Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Wenchun Qu, MD, PhD, a Consultant in Pain Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, reviews his article appearing in the June 2026 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, where he evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a novel nonsurgical integrative treatment, Mokhuri Chuna, in patients with symptomatic degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. Dr. Qu found this approach was safe and more effective than standard care for relieving back and leg pain, offering a promising nonsurgical treatment option. He emphasizes the benefit of shared cultural experiences through the collaboration of Mayo Clinic Pain Medicine and Integrative Medicine offering the best of both in an evidence-based fashion to ensure that patients receive optimal care. Dr. Qu hopes to further research the effectiveness of this approach for other spine pain problems. Available at: https://mayocl.in/3HWB3EH