Neurophysiological effects of spinal manipulation.

@article{Pickar2002NeurophysiologicalEO,
  title={Neurophysiological effects of spinal manipulation.},
  author={Joel G. Pickar},
  journal={The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society},
  year={2002},
  volume={2 5},
  pages={
          357-71
        }
}
  • J. Pickar
  • Published 1 September 2002
  • Biology, Psychology, Medicine
  • The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society
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