Manipulation and mobilization for treating chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background context

Mobilization and manipulation therapies are widely used to benefit patients with chronic low back pain. However, questions remain about their efficacy, dosing, safety, and how these approaches compare with other therapies.

Purpose

The present study aims to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of various mobilization and manipulation therapies for treatment of chronic low back pain.

Study design/setting

This is a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

Outcome measures

The present study measures self-reported pain, function, health-related quality of life, and adverse events.

Methods

We identified studies by searching multiple electronic databases from January 2000 to March 2017, examining reference lists, and commu

SUBMITTER: Coulter ID 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6020029 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature