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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine

Here's Something for that Neck Pain

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Suffering from musculoskeletal pain? Trying to find financially conservative ways to treat your pain? Try physical therapy. According to a study conducted by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), physical therapy was more effective than standard care from a general practitioner when it came to musculosketal pain, i.e., neck and back pain. In the medical journal Spine, patients who received physical therapy and exercise were said to experience significant amounts of relief, where additional medications and treatment weren't necessary. Lead researcher and APTA spokesmen Michael Walker says, "This study, demonstrating the efficacy of physical therapy for a condition as widespread as neck pain, is particularly relevant in today's challenging economic environment." Physical therapy treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system by restoring affected body parts, from disabilities, accidents and surgeries, to its full function.

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January 5, 2009 at 10:50 am
(1) nevins says:

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January 22, 2009 at 7:13 am
(2) Keira Smith says:

Treating and preventing chronic neck pain can often be successfully accomplished by something as simple as adopting correct posture while waking and sleeping. Know more how technology plays a vital role in correcting neck, spine, and disc problems. At Valley Spinal Decompression Center True Spinal Decompression Therapy System is used as their cutting-edge and revolutionary solution to pain. Consult them to know more.

January 24, 2009 at 9:30 am
(3) atul says:

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April 15, 2009 at 9:41 pm
(4) Zaharey says:

If you are experiencing pain and are looking for an alternative way to address it, you may consider a
magnetic therapy bracelet
. This is a great way to treat chronic or acute pain and is a great alternative to costly prescription medications.

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