Flexion induced creep in the low back does not consistently affect local or distal mechanical pain sensitivity

Creep, a gradual length change under constant load, may influence how someone senses pain. This study sought to determine if there were local or distal changes to mechanical pain sensitivity following a creep-inducing trunk flexion exposure. Findings showed inconsistent sensitivity changes immediately and 40 minutes after the exposure, with a potential inverse relationship between the magnitude of creep and changes in pain sensitivity.