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Can chiropractic manipulation help relieve arthritis of the spine in a 58 yr old woman?

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

It won't change the: Degree of arthritis but it may give relief of symptoms related to the arthritis if that is the diagnosis.

Dr Moorehead agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Symptoms: It can help relieve symptoms (pain) but it wont relieve the arthritis.

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

Can chiropractic manipulation help relieve arthritis of the spine in a 58 yr old woman?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Dr Moorehead agreed

Dr. Mark Weston answered

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