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Upper Back Pain Exercises And Stretches
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain
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Exercise and Physical Therapy
The Role of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy with a trained professional may be useful if pain has not improved after 3 - 4 weeks. It is important for any person who has chronic low back pain to have an exercise program. Professionals who understand the limitations and special needs of back pain, and can address individual health conditions, should guide this program. One study indicated that patients who planned their own exercise program did worse than those in...
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Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: eOrthopod
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Source: eOrthopod
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