Spinal Manipulation and Spinal Mobilization Effects in Participants With and Without Back Pain

Spinal Manipulation and Spinal Mobilization Effects in Participants With and Without Back Pain

The objective of the present study is to compare the neuromechanical responses to spinal manipulation and spinal mobilization in participants with chronic nonspecific middle back pain.

Although evidences suggest a similar effectiveness of spinal manipulation and spinal mobilization, there is no study that compares the neuromechanical effects of these manual therapies in a experimental context and with the standardization of both interventions. Therefore, the objective of the present study is to compare the neuromechanical responses to spinal manipulation (low-amplitude and high-velocity dynamic thrust) and spinal mobilization (repetitions of a low-amplitude and low-velocity nonthrust movement) in participants with and without chronic nonspecific back pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• presenting or not a history of chronic nonspecific back pain

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of back trauma or surgery
• Severe osteoarthritis
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Vascular conditions
• Contraindication to the use of spinal manipulation or spinal mobilization
• Pregnancy
• Scoliosis