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Chapter 2

Evidence Review

Physical Therapies

Manipulation

Back exercises

Physical Agents and Modalities

Traction

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Shoe Insoles and Shoe Lifts

Lumbar Corsets and Supports

Trigger Point and Ligamentous Injections

Acupuncture

Epidural Steroid Injections

Facet Joint Injections

Biofeedback

Group education: back school

Shoe Insoles and Shoe Lifts

Limited evidence suggests that shoe insoles may reduce back pain in some individuals with mild back complaints. There is no evidence that they provide any long-term benefit. (C)
Leg length differences of less than 2 cm are unlikely to be significant. (D)

 

 

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