Treatment-based Classification System for Low Back Pain

1. Manipulation

  • Lumbar manipulation and alternatives
  • Soft‐tissue mobilization

2. Stabilization

  • Progressive Spinal Stabilization
  • Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging

3. Direction‐specific Exercise

  • McKenzie Approach
  • Flexion biased exercise (Williams Flexion Exercises)

4. Traction

  • Lumbar Spinal Traction

5. Treating Non‐grouped patients via impairment‐based approach