Spinal Manipulation Reduces Escalation of Care & Risk of Adverse Drug Events for Older Chronic LBP Patients

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1. Whedon J, Kizhakkeveettil A, Toler A, et al. Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulation Reduces Escalation of Care for Chronic Low Back Pain Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries. Spine 2022; 47(4): E142-E148.
2. Whedon J, Kizhakkeveettil A, Toler A, et al. Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries. Spine 2021; 46(24): 1714-1720.