RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06590116

Perspectives on Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain

Patient and Physical Therapist Perspectives on Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain

Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Dec 17, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Summary

The goal of this study is to better understand how the thoughts and beliefs of patients with low back pain and their physical therapist influence how much patients benefit from physical therapy. Participants will receive physical therapy as determined by their physical therapist including spinal manipulative therapy, exercise, and education. Participants with low back pain and their physical therapists will complete forms about their thoughts and beliefs about low back pain and treatment.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Pain between 12th rib and buttocks with or without symptoms into one or both legs, which, in the opinion of the examiner, originate from the lumbar region.
Meets NIH Task Force criteria for chronic low back pain

Exclusion Criteria5

Prior surgery to the lumbosacral spine
Currently pregnant
Not currently receiving spinal manipulative therapy or exercise interventions from another healthcare provider such as a chiropractor or massage therapist.
No neurogenic signs indicating radiculopathy
No "red flags" of a potentially serious condition (e.g., cauda equina syndrome, fracture, cancer, infection, etc.)

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Interventions

OTHERPhysical therapy

Patients with low back pain will receive a combination of education, spinal manipulative therapy, and exercise as prescribed by their physical therapist

OTHERPhysical therapist provider

Physical therapists will provide a combination of education, spinal manipulative therapy, and exercise to their patients with low back pain participating in the study