Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 66-74 , Spring 2003

Case report: Myofascial pain syndrome: a double crush-like appearance

  • R. Kevin Pringle, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Houston, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Dr. R. Kevin Pringle, 4107 Pinebridge, Spring, TX 77388
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  • Daniel L. Richardson, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Chiropractic Practice and Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL
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  • Robert S. Shiel, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Diagnosis, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL

Received 6 September 2002

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Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 66-74 , Spring 2003