Despite this, such claims are still commonly made by providers and provider organizations. However, the study was so poorly designed that no conclusions about effectiveness can be drawn from the published report. In addition, there has been no follow-up publication indicating whether any reported improvements were temporary or permanent. Insurance coverage may also be a consideration. Unproven procedures are not usually covered.
Some Canadian companies pay for it fully or partially if administered by a physical therapist.
However, there are good reasons to believe that manual treatment, in which stretching is applied just to the problem area rather than to the full length of the back, can usually accomplish the same thing more quickly, safely, and less expensively.