Spinal manipulative therapy in older adults with chronic low back pain: an individual participant data meta-analysis

Authors:

Alan Jenks, Annemarie de Zoete, Maurits van Tulder, Sidney M Rubinstein; International IPD-SMT group

Conclusion: SMT provides similar outcomes to recommended interventions for pain and functional status in the older adult with chronic LBP. SMT should be considered a treatment for this patient population.

Article:

Jenks A, de Zoete A, van Tulder M, Rubinstein SM; International IPD-SMT group. Spinal manipulative therapy in older adults with chronic low back pain: an individual participant data meta-analysis. Eur Spine J. 2022 Jul;31(7):1821-1845. doi: 10.1007/s00586-022-07210-1. Epub 2022 May 28. PMID: 35633383.