Explaining Spinal Traction

Dr. John Shim discusses spinal traction and the theories of how it may or may not help. For more information, please visit our blog: https://www.shimspine.com/what-is-spi... Citations: Alrwaily M, Almutiri M, Schneider M. Assessment of variability in traction interventions for patients with low back pain: a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2018;26:35. PubMed PMID: 30237870

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