Tennis players get back in the game: spinal mobilization plus exercise eases pain

This study looked at whether adding gentle spinal mobilization (a hands-on therapy) to a home exercise program helps recreational tennis players with mechanical low back pain. Thirty-one adults aged 18-45 with non-radiating back pain took part. The experimental group received four spinal mobilization sessions over three weeks plus daily exercises, while the control group did only the exercises. The researchers measured pain, flexibility, strength, balance, and jump performance to see if the combination worked better.