Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how people feel about spinal manipulation therapy for long-term low back pain. It's for adults who have had pain in their lower back for more than three months and want to share their views on this type of treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain between your lower ribs and buttocks, which may also be felt in one or both legs.
- Your low back pain has lasted for more than three months (chronic).
- You have not had any surgery on your lower spine.
- You are not currently pregnant.
- You are not already receiving spinal manipulation or exercise therapy from another provider like a chiropractor or massage therapist.
- You do not have nerve damage signs (like weakness or numbness in your legs) or any serious condition like cancer, infection, or spinal cord compression.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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