Yoga and Qigong for Elderly Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women ≥ 65 years of age * Chronic low back pain since 6 months at least * Functional Rating Index (FRI) ≥ 2 last 7 days * Informed consent form signed Exclusion Criteria: * Disc prolapse with acute neurological symptoms * Previous spinal operations * Severe organic or psychiatric disease conditions, not allowing to participate in the trial * Use of opioids * Drug- and alcohol-addiction * Participation in another clinical trial within the last 6 months * Participation in yoga or qigong training within the last 12 months * Planned physical therapy within study duration