Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 22, Issue 8 , Pages 534-539 , October 1999

A proposed etiology of cervicogenic headache: The neurophysiologic basis and anatomic relationship between the dura mater and the rectus posterior capitis minor muscle

  • Matthew E. Alix, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Columbus, Ohio
    • ,
  • Deanna K. Bates, DC

      Affiliations

    • Assistant professor, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri

Received 22 December 1998 ,Revised 2 February 1999

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Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 22, Issue 8 , Pages 534-539 , October 1999

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