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Study questions efficacy of spinal manipulation

A study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine has raised serious questions about the efficacy of spinal manipulation treatment. Spinal manipulation is commonly practiced by chiropractors and osteopaths, and is a popular form of manual treatment for back and neck pain with an estimated 16,000 licensed chiropractors in the UK.

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