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Is hanging on a pull-up bar good for disc protrusion in lower back? if so, how often should i do it and how much time should i keep hanging?
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No: It has no value. Pelvic traction requires much greater weight than can be achieved by hanging on a bar.
Answered 4/20/2017
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