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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

ChiroUp

22) When to Use Heat Therapy Lower Back Pain : Heat therapy is recommended for managing non-specific low back pain in acute, sub-acute, and chronic phases. Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26)

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. They act as shock absorbers and give your spine its flexibility. Ligaments, tendons and muscles, provide further support to your spine and help protect it from injury. Why do people get back pain?

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. They act as shock absorbers and give your spine its flexibility. Ligaments, tendons and muscles, provide further support to your spine and help protect it from injury. Why do people get back pain?

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Meditrac: The Future of Traction is Movement-Based

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

The common denominator is that they administer traction therapy to the lumbar spine while the patient is in a sustained, static, supine position. Patients who suffer from low back disorders like sciatica, lumbar stenosis, and lumbar herniated discs are generally candidates for lumbar decompression therapy.