The scientific evidence supports the use of exercise rehabilitation, where you become an active participant in the treatment. Passive therapies like massage won’t help in the long run.
Studies examining pain are hard to judge, since they’re based on participants’ self-reported pain levels.
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A recent series on low back pain by the global medical journal The Lancet shows doctors often overlook recommended treatments, such as advice to stay active and to exercise.
Physical pain and mental distress.
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