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Efficacy of Flexible Chiropractic Manipulation Combined with the McKenzie Method in Treating Flat Back Syndrome in Female Patients: A Clinical Observation

Efficacy of Flexible Chiropractic Manipulation Combined with the McKenzie Method in Treating Flat Back Syndrome in Female Patients: A Clinical Observation

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500109406
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-09-17
Start date
2025-04-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Flat back syndrome

Interventions

Mckenzie group:Patients in the Mackenzie group will receive a treatment protocol based on the Mackenzie stretching therapy, which will be performed in flexion, extension mode after assessment by a the
Chiropractic group:The flexible spinal manipulation requires the patients lumbar spine to be evaluated on the anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films to determine the position that needs to be correct
Combination group:The above two groups were treated respectively. The total time was about 60 minutes. The chiropractic manipulation was performed once every 2 days, 2 days a week, and the Mackenzie t

Sponsors

Xi 'an Institute of Physical Education
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
30 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) The patients were 30-45 years old, female. (2) All patients had anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the whole spine, and CT and MRI were taken if necessary. (3) Flat back syndrome confirmed by imaging (standing X-ray film), lumbar lordosis Angle less than 30° of Cobb Angle. The Cobb Angle was measured as the extension line along the upper boundary of L1 and the extension line along the lower boundary of L5, and the perpendicular line of the two lines was made respectively. The Angle between the two perpendicular lines was the lumbar lordosis Angle. (4) Pain score 12 weeks and no response to conventional rehabilitation therapy. (6) had not received surgical treatment before 6 months of this study. (7) The patients signed the informed consent and actively cooperated with the treatment. (8) no treatment was given for 4 weeks before the initiation of treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) severe osteoporosis or other bone diseases. (2) spinal fracture or dislocation. (3) severe scoliosis. (4) nervous system diseases. (5) pregnancy or lactation. (6) receiving other therapeutic interventions. (7) poor compliance and inability to cooperate with the treatment regimen. (8) patients with hematological or hemorrhagic diseases. (9) patients with various acute or chronic infectious diseases. (10) those with infectious diseases and communication disorders. (11) Severe cardiovascular disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale;Oswestry Disability Index;Short Form-36 Health Survey;Core muscle endurance test;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment with a hand-held muscle strength tester;Assessment of lumbar spine mobility;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXu Zhaochuan

Xi 'an Institute of Physical Education

995308923@qq.com+86 136 3683 0168

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026