06/04/2026
What does the latest global data say about managing low back pain? 📊
A comprehensive review of clinical practice guidelines published in The Lancet Rheumatology highlights spinal manipulation as a leading non-pharmacological approach for low back pain.
✅ #1 for Acute Pain: Spinal manipulation is the most frequently endorsed recommendation for acute low back pain, supported by 71% of the guidelines.
✅ Backed for Chronic Pain: The evidence doesn't stop at acute cases—spinal manipulation was also endorsed by nine separate guidelines evaluated for chronic low back pain.
When it comes to evidence-based care, spinal manipulation consistently stands out as a top-tier recommendation for helping patients get back on their feet.
Read the full study: Oliveira et al. Lancet Rheumatol. 2026 Jun;8(6):e470-e485.