Effects of thoracic spine and rib mobilization with exercises on pain and range of motion among athletes with low back pain

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common symptom that will affect 80% of the population and it is also prevalent in athletes where up to 84% will be affected in the life time. There are numerous treatments being recommended in order to treat LBP. One of the recommendations is mobilization technique which can help to reduce pain and improve ROM. Moreover, active approach such as exercises is recommended as it helped in spine mobility and sensory perception too

Author(s): Alvin Lim

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