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

Alan D JenksAnnemarie de ZoeteMaurits van TulderSidney M Rubinsteinnull null

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2022)

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.

Keyphrases

physical activity
systematic review
community dwelling
middle aged
chronic pain
spinal cord
pain management
meta analyses
neuropathic pain
electronic health record
randomized controlled trial
big data
type diabetes
spinal cord injury
skeletal muscle
machine learning
combination therapy
data analysis