Kretzmann, Heidi MariseDeall, Ashleigh Jane2017-11-152017-11-151995DIT70740http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2843A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technikon: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1998.Mechanical low back pain is a common clinical entity which needs professional treatment (Margo 1994). Due to the nature of mechanical low back pain, recurrence of pain is a common entity that can cripple a patient and the ~tate financially. It is for'this reason that the professionals need to establish a cost effective method of treatment that helps maintain the pain free state and prevent recurrences142 penChiropracticIsometric exerciseBackacheStretching exercisesThe value of isometric and stretch exercises in the management of mechanical lower back painThesishttps://doi.org/10.51415/10321/2843