Are We treating the pain or missing its source? Rethinking spinal screening and diagnostic precision in extremity pain

We read with great interest the article ‘The influence of spinal pathology on extremity pain: a clinical framework’ by Schumacher and Shepherd [1]. The authors highlight the importance of spinal sc...

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Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
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2026-10-28
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2026.2753710
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Are We treating the pain or missing its source? Rethinking spinal screening and diagnostic precision in extremity pain

Shaveta Mala, Shalom Akhai
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Are We treating the pain or missing its source? Rethinking spinal screening and diagnostic precision in extremity pain

Shaveta Mala, Shalom Akhai
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We read with great interest the article ‘The influence of spinal pathology on extremity pain: a clinical framework’ by Schumacher and Shepherd [1]. The authors highlight the importance of spinal sc...

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana (IN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 14%
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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