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Efficacy and safety of spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) in the treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is the focus of this essay. In cases of LDH, high-velocity low amplitude, short lever rotational technique in side-lying posture is the commonly practiced...
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