Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 7 , Pages 520-525 , September 2005

Chiropractic Manipulation and Acute Neck Pain: A Review of the Evidence

  • Michael T. Haneline, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Research, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, Calif
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Michael T. Haneline, DC, MPH, Department of Research, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, 90 E Tasman Dr, San Jose, CA 95134

Received 6 January 2004 ,Revised 4 February 2004

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 Sources of support: No external funds were received for this project.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00188-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.07.010

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 7 , Pages 520-525 , September 2005

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