'This study indicates that there is no difference in outcome at any time
point for pain or disability when comparing SMT, Graston Technique® or
sham therapy for thoracic spine pain, however all groups improved with
time. These results constitute the first from a fully powered randomised
controlled trial comparing SMT, Graston technique® and a placebo.
Spinal manipulative therapy, Graston technique® and placebo for non-specific thoracic spine pain: a randomised controlled trial