Age-related differences in the response of the L5-S1 intervertebral disc to spinal traction

Lumbar traction is a common treatment for low back pain; however its mechanisms of action are poorly understood. It has been hypothesized that a key effect of lumbar traction is its capacity to influence fluid movement within the intervertebral disc (IVD).

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