J Fam Pract. 1992 Nov; 35(5): 551-5.

Family physicians, chiropractors, and back pain.

Curtis P, Bove G.

Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514.

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.