A randomised controlled trial of Neuro Emotional Technique for chronic low back pain sufferers.

Intervention: Patients shall be given a moderate course of Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) intervention. NET is a mind-body based chiropractic intervention, that utilises muscle testing, semantics and chinese element theory to determine a neuro emotional complex (NEC). A neuroemotional complex is said to be associated with many pain syndromes. The NEC's are assessed through referential statements, through the use of muscle testing. The intervention is created by applying a mechanical mobilisation device (activator) to specific spinal segments whilst the participant contemplates a recalled memory and the recents cause of the pain syndrome. This is believed to help disassociate the emotional content and a pain syndrome to facilitate the return to health. During this time pain is said to be reduced or normalised. Duration of Intervention: The intervention is applied in less than one second mobilising bursts of less than one centimetre amplitude. The burst are repeated 5 times bilaterally at three separate facet joint articulation of the spine. Participants shall receive the intervention at a frequency of 2 sessions per week for one month, followed by one session per month for 5 months (12 sessions).