Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Nov 2018
Meta AnalysisComparison Between Oblique Pulling Spinal Manipulation and Other Treatments for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The purpose of this review was to compare oblique pulling spinal manipulation with other treatments for lumbar disc herniation. ⋯ In the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, oblique pulling spinal manipulation presented with a higher effective rate than acupuncture and lumbar traction. Manipulation had a favorable effect in alleviating pain, and modified oblique pulling manipulation had significant superiority in improving lumbar function when compared with lumbar traction. However, considering the low methodological quality of included studies, more rigorously designed trials should be performed in the future.