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Alexander Technique Eases Back Pain
The Alexander technique, a little-known type of physical therapy designed to reduce chronic pain, is more effective at reducing back pain than exercise alone or massage therapy, according to a new study.
The Alexander technique, a little-known type of physical therapy designed to reduce chronic pain, is more effective at reducing back pain than exercise alone or massage therapy, according to a new study.
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Understanding Back Pain - Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms?
Most people have experienced back pain sometime in their life. The causes of back pain are numerous; some are self-inflicted due to a lifetime of bad habits. Other back pain causes include accidents, muscle strains, and sports injuries. Although the causes may be different, most often they share the same symptoms.
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Extreme Exercise for Back Pain
Most people experience at least one bout of back pain in their lifetime. More than six million will suffer from lower back pain in this year alone. Patients are often told to rest until they feel better, but an aggressive strength training program is getting patients off the couch and providing long-time sufferers some release from the pain.
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