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It is "rib somatic" dysfunction of the cervical, thoracic spine and rib cage.

Posted By: MTISME on 2008-09-22
In Reply to: rib-so-matic? - MH

Subject: It is "rib somatic" dysfunction of the cervical, thoracic spine and rib cage.




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