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Initial situation:
Since lifting a heavy object the patient complains of lower back pain radiating into the left leg.
Examination:
The examination revealed stiffness of the lumbar spine with sacroiliac blockage and myelogosis.
Therapy:
Manual mobilization and manipulation of the blocked motion segments with manual stretching of the spinal extensors, hip flexors and the posterior thigh. Prescription of an auxiliary, self-treatment gymnastics program according to the DKB system (Stretch, Strengthen, Move)
Results:
Marked improvement three days after treatment, after 14 days the patient was symptom-free
The treatment was augmented by the use of the red muscle cream. Whilst undergoing treatment, the patient also obtained the Dr Lanz mobilization mattress because of recurrent back pain when sleeping predating the treated injury.
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