Thoracic Spine Manipulation for Individuals With Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Low Back Pain focused on measuring Thoracic manipulation, Low back pain, Core strengthening, Thoracic spine thrust manipulation
Eligibility Criteria
The precise inclusion criteria scores are not indicated in the inclusion criteria below to avoid inappropriate self-selection of participants. After enrollment and data collection are complete, the investigators will list the actual minimum scores allowable for inclusion, when the data can no longer be skewed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- A certain minimum pain intensity score on an 11-point numeric pain rating scale (ranging from 0-10 points)
- A certain minimum disability rain on the Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire
- Individuals who have received a prescription for physical therapy for low back pain
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindications to spinal manipulation such as osteoporosis, active cancer, previous spinal surgery, spinal fracture, acute rheumatic disease, active tuberculosis, pregnancy, active infections of the vertebra or intervertebral disc, any neurological evidence suggesting compromise of the nerve roots or spinal cord (changes in myotomal strength, deep tendon reflexes, or sensation), or cauda equina syndrome
- Insufficient English skills to complete questionnaires
- Are involved in litigation or a workman's compensation claim
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Sham Comparator
Experimental
Control
Manipulation
The control group includes randomized participants that will receive a sham manipulation. Participants will also complete the standard set of core strengthening exercises.
The manipulation group includes randomized participants that will receive a thoracic spine thrust manipulation. Participants will also complete the standard set of core strengthening exercises.