title: The mystery and history of spinal manipulation.
abstract: This paper reviews the history of spinal manipulation and shows its origin in an obscure past among many cultures. The author suggests reasons for the medical profession's relative disinterest in manipulation, but questions this attitude.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Livingston
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