Lay Summaries – Spinal

Article titles and links to the associated lay summary are listed below:

  1. Can a mind-body approach to physical therapy help patients with stubborn back pain after spine surgery find relief when traditional exercises fall short? Avila et al., 2023
  2. Can a community-based exercise and education program help people with persistent low back pain get back to living well and stay active for the long haul? Macedo et al., 2024
  3. Can gentle hands-on neck movements by physical therapists ease the ache and stiffness of a sore neck, or are they just a pain in the neck? Benetton et al., 2025