Table 1 Inclusion and Exclusion criteria of LBP-patients
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
age 18 to 50 | diseases of the spine (e.g., osteoporosis or rheumatic diseases) |
acute (≤14 days), non-traumatic and non-specific LBP | spine surgery during the last 6 months |
Localisation: between the costal margin and the gluteus folds | fracture, radiculopathy, cauda equina syndrome, signs of infection, signs of tumor of the spine |
written informed consent | Pregnancy |
ongoing treatment by a chiropractor or physiotherapist | |
any other treatment for LBP during the last 6 months | |
poor language or reading skills |