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I wasn't aware that science is considered a POV. Yes, both have their own articles, but it's conceivable that there are some who would use
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I don't see the word "pseudoscientific" anywhere in this text (nor is this about back pain, for that matter). We are not here to label things as such from our own POV. Regardless, I don't see how doing so would help the article. Both osteopathy and acupuncture have their own articles which can (and
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Instead of trying to label treatments as scientific or not, why not try labeling them based upon effectiveness instead? It accomplishes the same thing and places the burden of proof upon those that are promoting the pseudoscience.
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