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What causes relief during a visit to the chiropractor?

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Two Components: Neurologic relief and mechanical manipulation both contribute to the benefti associated with chiropractic manipulation.

Answered 10/3/2016

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