Best Practice Case Studies-Lumbar Disc Pathology

Lumbar Disc Pathology - Demonstration

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Brett DeGoyer, a specialist in primary care sports medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine at Samaritan Healthcare, discusses osteopathic manipulative treatment techniques for alleviating low back pain from a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. These techniques include decompression through manual adjustments while the patient is supine, involving grasping and gentle compression of paraspinal muscles, as well as pelvic compression to relieve tension. He also describes traction methods, sometimes assisted by pulling the patient's legs, aimed at reducing pressure and alleviating pain. Throughout, patient consent and comfort are emphasized.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 55

Topic Spine

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3rd Edition, CASE 55

3rd Edition

Spine

osteopathic manipulative treatment

low back pain

herniated lumbar disc

decompression techniques

patient comfort