Family physicians, chiropractors, and back pain.
In this article, major aspects of back care provided to patients by family physicians and chiropractors are reviewed, and the recent guidelines on spinal manipulation therapy are discussed. These guidelines should be useful for family physicians wishing to refer patients to chiropractors.
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Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514.
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001416:Back Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D002684:Chiropractic / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D000075202:Contraindications; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000628:therapy; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology; D012017:Referral and Consultation