<P> Traction is an appropriate treatment for a number of medical problems including spinal deformities such as scoliosis . </P> <P> Lumbar spinal manipulation followed by Harrison "mirror image methods" (lateral translation exercise and traction) were found to produce statistically significant and clinically significant reductions in pain and trunklist posture, a finding not observed in the control group . In fact, the control group's lateral thoracic translations were slightly worse at follow - up, possibly indicating progression of the disorder . Because these trunk - list postures are commonly associated with lumbar disc herniation and lower back pain, randomized controlled trials should be performed to evaluate the clinical significance of restoration of normal spinal - alignment biomechanics in chronic LBP pain subjects . Due to discrepancy between our study findings and a previous report, it is suggested that AP lumbo - pelvic radiographs and posture of the trunk should both be used as outcome measures in the treatment of the trunk - list deformity and structural rehabilitation . </P>

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