What is coordinated spinal manipulation and supervised exercise therapy for low back pain?

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Spinal manipulation therapy is a type of manual therapy for low back pain. Experienced doctors place their hands on specific areas of the spine that need treatment. They apply a light thrust to move the joints. Sometimes there is a cracking or popping sound as the joint moves. It’s a safe, highly controlled procedure. Research shows it provides relief for many people with low back pain.

Supervised exercise therapy is exercise done under the guidance of a health provider to address a specific condition. For low back pain, it may include brief aerobic exercise, stretches for the low back and hips, slow movements that focus on balance, and exercises to strengthen muscles. Both the physical and the mental benefits are important.

Spinal manipulation therapy alone will help those with low back pain. However, its effect is enhanced when it is combined with supervised exercise therapy for those who have had symptoms lasting more than 6 weeks. To achieve maximum benefit, it is recommended to combine spinal manipulation therapy with supervised exercise therapy. This coordination of care also helps your doctors stay aware of what is being done to help you return to normal activities.

 
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