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Nikhraj Brar, MD
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Publications:
Smuck M, Kao MC, Brar N, Martinez-Ith A, Choi J, Tomkins-Lane CC. Does physical activity influence the relationship between low back pain and obesity? Spine J. 2014 Feb 01; 14(2):209-16.
