Effects of Mechanical Versus Manual Traction in the Management of Low Back Pain.

Effects of Mechanical Versus Manual Traction in the Management of Low Back Pain.

This study compared the effects of mechanical and manual traction on pain, disability and lumbar spinal curvature in patients with discogenic low back pain

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with discogenic low back pain,
• Patients of both genders
• Age ranges from 20 to 60 years
• NPRS > 5

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with non-mechanical back pain
• Patients with known metabolic diseases,
• Osteoporotic patients,
• Recent history of spinal trauma or surgery,
• Lumbar myelopathy,
• Cauda equine syndrome.