One Spinal Manipulation Session for Chronic Low Back Pain
Key Findings:
– Spinal manipulation reduces lumbar pain sensitivity in chronic low back pain patients.
– It does not affect postural stability compared to a sham session.
– Both the actual and simulated manipulation led to clinically significant decreases in self-reported pain intensity.
– A higher proportion of participants in the spinal manipulation group achieved clinically significant pain relief compared to the sham group.
Practical Solutions and Value:
Clinical guidelines recommend spinal manipulation for low back pain, and this study provides valuable insights into its immediate effects on pain sensitivity and stability in cLBP individuals. The findings highlight the potential for spinal manipulation to alleviate pain and improve outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain.
