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  2. McKenzie method - Wikipedia

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    The McKenzie method is a technique primarily used in physical therapy.It was developed in the late 1950s by New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie. [1] [2] [3] In 1981 he launched the concept which he called "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)" – a system encompassing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for the spine and extremities.

  3. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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    The output tube has two separate airways that allow air to flow through to the back of the throat, avoiding obstructions from the nose, the back of the mouth and tongue. The splint treats snoring and sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward slightly, which tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway to prevent obstruction of the ...

  4. Low back pain - Wikipedia

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    Massage therapy has been found to be more effective for acute low back pain than no treatment; the benefits were found to be limited to the short term [118] and there was no effect for improving function. [118] For chronic low back pain, massage therapy was no better than no treatment for both pain and function, though only in the short-term. [118]

  5. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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    Buck's traction, involving skin traction. It is widely used for femoral fractures, low back pain, acetabular fractures and hip fractures. [2] Skin traction rarely causes fracture reduction, but reduces pain and maintains the length of the bone. [2] Dunlop's traction – humeral fractures in children; Russell's traction; Halo-gravity traction

  6. Spinal decompression - Wikipedia

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    In the lumbar spine it is commonly used to treat spinal claudication caused by spinal stenosis, and is considered the most effective treatment for this condition based on current evidence. [3] In the cervical and thoracic spine it is used to treat myelopathy caused by compression of the spinal cord itself.

  7. Back pain - Wikipedia

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    However, one review found that exercise is effective for chronic back pain but not for acute pain. [53] Exercise should be performed under the supervision of a healthcare professional. [53] Supervised walking programs have been shown to be cost-effective at reducing back pain recurrences. [54]

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