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Relieve chronic pain with massage and more

Can alternative therapies relieve chronic pain? Physical therapist Mike Clark, DPT, explains pain-relief options, including massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, and chiropractic.

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  • What are other strategies besides medication for managing chronic pain?

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  • 4 fixes for back pain

  • Relieve lower back pain with gentle stretching

  • Sit pretty: avoid pain with an ergonomic workstation

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