Spine mobilization showdown: which technique eases back pain best?
NCT ID NCT07177040
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare two hands-on therapy techniques—SNAG and Maitland—for treating chronic non-specific low back pain. Sixty adults aged 25-40 with pain lasting over three months will receive one of the treatments three times a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, disability, flexibility, and balance right after treatment and again four weeks later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Manual therapy techniques (SNAG and Maitland mobilizations)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves more effective, it could provide a better non-drug option for easing chronic low back pain and improving mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or short-lived.
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University Medical Clinics
Ha'il, 0000, Saudi Arabia
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