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What is lumbar spine straightening?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Decrease in : The normal curvature of the lower back which places disproportionate amount of force on the lower lumbar disks and joints leading to accelerated degeneration of these structures compared to ones with a normal curvature.

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Answered 8/20/2020

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