Can adding spinal manipulation to pilates ease back and neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07466368

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether adding manual therapy (spinal manipulation) to Pilates helps people with non-specific spinal problems feel better and move more easily. 43 adults were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manual therapy for 8 sessions over 4 weeks. The researchers measured quality of life, balance, flexibility, and pain levels. The study is complete but small and unblinded, so results should be viewed cautiously.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: manual therapy and Pilates exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better combination therapy for easing spinal pain and improving movement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The effects may be due to placebo or natural recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MANIPULATION, OSTEOPATHIC NON-SPECIFIC SPINAL PROBLEMS PILATES EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sağlikli Yaşam Merkezi

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

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