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Second Visit - Symptom Control: Other Methods - Manual therapy (manipulation/mobilization)

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Possibly an option for Eva-May.

Manipulation seems safe for patients with acute LBP without radiculopathy when used within the first month of symptoms.

If manipulation does not result in symptomatic and functional improvement after one month of treatment it should be stopped and the patient re-evaluated.

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