Predictors of instanteous relief from spinal manipulation for non-specific low back pain: a delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is some evidence and anecdotal reports that high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) for non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) may immediately reduce pain in some patients. The mechanism for such a change remains unclear and the evidence is conflicting. The aim of this study was to seek consensus among a sample of expert manual therapists as to the possible clinical predictors that could help identify patients who are most likely to receive instant relief from NSLBP with SMT intervention.

Methods

Thirty-seven expert chiropractors and manipulative physiotherapists from around the world were invited to participate in a three round online Delphi questionnaire during the second half of 2018. Participants were provided with a list of 55 p

SUBMITTER: Innes S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7331174 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature