International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 77-84 , September 2006

Spinal manipulation in patients with disc herniation: A critical review of risk and benefit

Received 16 May 2006 ,Revised 30 July 2006 ,Accepted 1 August 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2006.08.001

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 77-84 , September 2006

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