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    Spinal Manipulation Can Alleviate Back Pain, Study Concludes

    Physically manipulating the spine appears to offer a modestly effective alternative to medication for lower back pain, according to a new evaluation of scientific studies.
    by Patti Neighmond Apr 11, 2017 2 minutes
    A study suggests spinal manipulation can reduce lower back pain for some people.

    One of the most common reasons people go to the doctor is lower back pain, and one of the most common reasons doctors prescribe powerful, addictive narcotics is lower back pain.

    Now, new research published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association offers the latest evidence that spinal manipulation can offer a modestly effective alternative.

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