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Is it ok to see a chiropractor for scoliosis therapy? how effective can that be?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: It can provide some symptomatic relief but it will not change the underlying scoliosis.

Dr Kwok and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/28/2014

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