Figure 5 Mechanical lumbar traction. The patient lies supine on the table (MID Spine Decompression Device, WIZ Medical, Korea) and is supported by straps around the torso and pelvis. The device is set to apply a traction force ranging from 30% to 60% of the patient’s body weight, which varies according to the patient’s tolerance level and clinical judgement. The ratio of hold to rest time is 2: 1, and traction sessions last for 15 to 20 min. Image from EC and modified by RT for de-identification purposes using GIMP GNU Image Manipulation Program version 2.10.30.