Spinal manipulation works for back pain, in some people

A controversial treatment of spinal manipulation works for some people, but has no effect in others, a study confirms. Spinal manipulation--applying force to move joints to treat pain, a technique most often used by chiropractors and physical therapists--does indeed have immediate benefits for some patients with low-back pain but does not work for others with low-back pain. And though on the surface this latest conflict might appear to muddy the waters further, the results point to the complexity of low-back pain and the need to treat patients differently, says the lead author.

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