A comparison of physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, and provision of an educational booklet for the treatment of patients with low back pain
Article Abstract:
Physical therapy and chiropractic manipulation appear to have little benefit in patients with low back pain. Researchers randomly assigned 321 adults with low back pain to receive a type of physical therapy called the McKenzie method, chiropractic manipulation, or an educational booklet. The physical therapy and chiropractic manipulation were provided over a one-month period. Two years later, there were no significant differences between the three groups in symptom relief, number of days of reduced activity or missed work, or recurrences of back pain. The booklet was considerably less expensive than physical therapy or manipulation.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1998
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A comparison of osteopathic spinal manipulation with standard care for patients with low back pain
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Spinal manipulation appears to be as effective for back pain as treatment with physical therapy, painkillers and other standard medical treatments. In a study of 155 people with back pain who received one or the other treatment, 90% of both groups were satisfied with the treatment they received. Those who had spinal manipulation needed fewer painkillers and less physical therapy.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1999
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