The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), published their guidelines for the treatment of Low Back Pain, they supported the use of manipulation for low back pain.

 

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. They are also the organisation who advise and make recommendations to the NHS.

 

"If you choose a course of manual therapy, this should include up to 9 sessions, over a period of up to 12 weeks.

There are a number of different types of manual therapy, including manipulation, mobilastion and massage. Mobilisation and massage are performed by chiropractors and osteopaths, as well as by specially trained doctors and physiotherapists."

 

NICE also supported the use of acupuncture for Low Back Pain;

 

"If you choose a course of acupuncture this should include up to 10 sessions over a period of up to 12 weeks. Acupuncture <...> involves inserting fine, solid needles into different points on the body. This can help to reduce low back pain."