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My chiropractor has told me that my joints are weak. could this be causing my knee pain?

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Get a 2nd opinion: I am not familiar with the term "weak joints" and I am a rheumatologist. Get another opinion with a rheumatologist or orthopedist.

Answered 4/15/2013

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