Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 51-54 , Spring 2003

Spinal manipulation and anterior headweighting for the correction of forward head posture and cervical hypolordosis: A pilot study

  • Mark W Morningstar, DC, CPBM

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Grand Blanc, MI
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Mark Morningstar, DC, CPBM, 2393 Wildwood Circle Dr., Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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  • Megan N. Strauchman, BS

      Affiliations

    • DO Candidate, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
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  • Darin A Weeks, ASCT

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Grand Blanc, MI

Received 12 October 2002

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PII: S0899-3467(07)60042-1

doi: 10.1016/S0899-3467(07)60042-1

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 51-54 , Spring 2003

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