A form of therapy called, spinal manipulation, is the application of controlled force to a joint, moving it beyond the normal range of motion. It is used by chiropractors to reduce pain, increase mobility, and restore biomechanical and anatomical relations between spinal segments to facilitate rapid recovery. Spinal manipulation therapy can prevent the onset of a chronic disorder associated with immobility which results in successful recovery especially if combined with exercise and good body mechanics.

In clinical outcomes, chiropractic patients with low back pain were more satisfied than those who were medically treated. There are also several studies that have shown patients report higher satisfaction with chiropractic care than medical care.