Tennis players get back in the game: spinal mobilization may reduce pain
NCT ID NCT07573254
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding spinal mobilization (a type of hands-on therapy) to a home exercise program helps recreational tennis players with mechanical low back pain. Thirty-one players aged 18-45 were split into two groups: one did only home exercises for 3 weeks, and the other did the same exercises plus four sessions of spinal mobilization. Researchers measured pain, flexibility, strength, balance, and jump performance to see if the combination worked better than exercise alone.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Spinal mobilization (manual therapy) plus home exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease back pain and improve physical function in recreational tennis players.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to all tennis players or other populations. The intervention is short-term and may not provide lasting relief.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Istinye University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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