Clinical effectiveness of treating lower back pain through traditional manual therapy

Objective: This study was aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of traditional manual therapy. Methods: Patients between 16–70 years of age with lower back pain received a 10-day course of rhythmical vibration based traditional manual therapy. Scoliosis angle, vertebral rotation, and intervertebral space were measured pre- and post-treatment using goniometry and radiographic analysis. Results: Significant improvements were observed in all assessments after therapy (p < 0.001). The average scoliosis angle increased by 1 – 2 degrees, vertebral rotation decreased by 2 – 4 mm while intervertebral space expanded by 1.2 – 1.6 mm, indicating improved spinal symmetry. Conclusions: Traditional manual therapy demonstrated measurable radiographic improvements in spinal alignment and intervertebral spacing, suggesting its clinical potential in managing in lower back pain through non-invasive correction of musculoskeletal dysfunctions.