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  2. Spinal decompression - Wikipedia

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    Spinal decompression is the procedure which reduces pressure on the spinal cord. Spinal decompression is the relief of pressure on the spinal cord or on one or more compressed nerve roots passing through or exiting the spinal column. [1] Decompression of the spinal neural elements is a key component in treating spinal radiculopathy, myelopathy ...

  3. Williams Flexion Exercises - Wikipedia

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    The WFEs stand in some opposition to another type of back exercises, devised by Robin McKenzie and known as the "McKenzie extension exercises", which involve the opposite motion of extending the spine backwards. One review stated that "Perhaps no two methods of physical therapy treatment for low back pain are so contradictory in both theory and ...

  4. Selective dorsal rhizotomy - Wikipedia

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    An L1 laminectomy is then performed: a section of the spine's bone, the spinous processes together with a portion of the lamina, are removed, like a drain-cap, to expose the spinal cord and spinal nerves underneath. Ultrasound and an X-ray locate the tip of the spinal cord, where there is a natural separation between sensory and motor nerves.

  5. Spinal cord compression - Wikipedia

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    Postoperative radiation is delivered within 2–3 weeks of surgical decompression. Emergency radiation therapy (usually 20 grays in 5 fractions, 30 grays in 10 fractions or 8 grays in 1 fraction) is the mainstay of treatment for malignant spinal cord compression. It is very effective as pain control and local disease control.

  6. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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    Spinal traction as a means of spinal decompression is often applied without directly touching bones as other methods of traction do. This is sometimes isolated inside-out by inflatable girdles or use of the transversus abdominis muscle. It is also done in conjunction with thigh-supported flexed-hip traction (inversion chairs, back ...

  7. Spinal adjustment - Wikipedia

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    Spinal adjustments were among many chiropractic techniques invented in the 19th century by Daniel David Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. [2] Claims made for the benefits of spinal adjustments range from temporary, palliative (pain relieving) effects to long term wellness and preventive care.

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  9. Dorn method - Wikipedia

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    The Dorn method is a form of manual, holistic alternative therapy used to correct misalignments in the spinal column and other joints.During a treatment, the practitioner palpates the patient's spine.