Clinical Research
A retrospective case study looking at the effectiveness of the 'Springback™ treatment for restoring spinal function in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP)
Dr N C G Richards MBBS DIH DRCOG MRCGP MFOM
Abstract
Background: Chronic back pain is a major problem according to the
Clinical Standards Advisory Group1, despite current treatments. A new method of treating chronic back and neck
pain was developed by the Springback™ clinic, incorporating power assisted mobilisation, which remains to be
accepted by main stream medicine, despite apparently good results.
Aims:
To assess the results of the last 58 cases treated by an experienced therapist at Springback™, looking
at the treatment's ability to restore mobility and relieve pain.
Methods:
58 patients seen at Springback™ from 13 June to 12 August 2008 were sent a letter about the study,
a consent form, a questionnaire asking details of their pain history and treatment they had tried. They were
asked about the results of their Springback™ treatment. Results: 58 out of 70 patients [83%] had agreed to
enter the study; 48.28% had chronic mechanical neck or back pain, 18.56% had sciatica, 29.31% had degenerative
spines, while 3.45% were post surgical or had listhesis. 50% had combined neck and back pain and 62% had
suffered some injury. 40% had benefit from exercise therapy, 31% benefited from osteopathy, 22% benefited
from physiotherapy, only 20% found injections helped and 18% benefited from chiropractic. 90% of the 58
patients said the Springback™ therapy helped; with increased mobility and much less pain.
Conclusions:
These results merit further study, in order to determine if this method of treatment will bring
significant long-term benefit to patients with chronic neck and back pain.
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