Raymond S Kiertekles PH.D.

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• Connecting Restless Leg Syndrome with Fibromyalgia

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• Spine Doctors vs. Chiropractors

  Patients may often ask themselves which doctor they should see for their back pain. Studies have shown that chiropractors provide effective treatment for back pain. However, chiropractors cannot treat all causes of back pain because there are also conditions that should be diagnosed and treated by a...

• What to Expect After Blepharoplasty

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• What to Expect During Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy

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