Korean J Pain.  2017 Jan;30(1):71-72. 10.3344/kjp.2017.30.1.71.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation: a potential therapeutic modality for chronic low back pain

• Shafiee S
• Hasanzadeh Kiabi F
• Shafizad M
• Emami Zeydi A

• KMID: 2365345
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2017.30.1.71

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Low Back Pain*
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation*

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