Manual therapy versus advice to stay active for nonspecific back and/or neck pain: a cost-effectiveness analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back and neck pain are the most common musculoskeletal disorders worldwide, and imply suffering and substantial societal costs, hence effective interventions are crucial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of manual therapy compared with advice to stay active for working age persons with nonspecific back and/or neck pain.

Methods

The two interventions were: a maximum of 6 manual therapy sessions within 6 weeks, including spinal manipulation/mobilization, massage and stretching, performed by a naprapath (index group), respectively information from a physician on the importance to stay active and on how to cope with pain, according to evidence-based advice, at 2 occasions within 3 weeks (control group). A cost-effectiveness analysis wit

SUBMITTER: Aboagye E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9109382 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature