A randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of mechanical traction for sub-groups of patients with low back pain: study methods and rationale

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with signs of nerve root irritation represent a sub-group of those with low back pain who are at increased risk of persistent symptoms and progression to costly and invasive management strategies including surgery. A period...

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Main Authors: Thackeray Anne, Fritz Julie M, Childs John D, Brennan Gerard P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/81