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Is lumbar traction good for a displaced vertebrae from disc degeneration?

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Might help symptoms: Traction might be helpful for the pain associated with degenerative disc disease. It does nothing for the actual position of the disc and will not make the disc "go back in place".

Dr Burns agreed

Answered 1/29/2020

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