Ultrasound measurements of lumbar spinous process movement during flexion distraction manipulation: a preliminary descriptive cross-sectional study with healthy participants

Abstract Background Chronic low back pain is a prevalent condition that impairs productivity and quality of life. While spinal manipulative therapy reduces pain and disability, the biomechanical mechanisms underlying these effects remain unclear. This study utilized diagnostic ultrasound to measure...

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Main Authors: Ralph Kruse, Maruti Gudavalli, Bret White, Stacey Rider, Dean Greenwood, Casey Rogers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-025-00593-0
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