Cross-sectional analysis of online information on low back pain across South African chiropractic websites.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rising low back pain (LBP) prevalence and increased patient reliance on online health resources necessitate critically evaluating how chiropractic websites represent common musculoskeletal conditions. This study analyzed LBP-related content shared by South African chiropractic websites to assess the credibility of available information.

Methods

A cross-sectional content evaluation was conducted between 2 June 2024 and 21 July 2024 on 333 South African chiropractic websites, identified using a Google search cross-referenced with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa registry. Four key areas were evaluated, including (1) contributors to, (2) diagnostic approaches for, (3) possible treatment approaches for and 4) indicators for seeking professional tr

SUBMITTER: Redelinghuys J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12278598 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature