Participating in T'ai Chi to Reduce Back Pain and Improve Quality of Life

The purpose of the study is to examine the implementation strategy, in terms of feasibility and the possible benefits, of a free online Zoom t\'ai chi and qigong gentle movement and meditation program to reduce back pain and improve sleep and quality of life among those with chronic back pain. The primary objective of this study is to examine whether a safe and moderate online t\'ai chi and qigong exercise program, offered without cost to individuals with chronic back pain, improves pain levels, sleep, and quality of life; The secondary objective is to explore whether improvements in pain levels are different among smokers and those with unhealthy BMI than among others.