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Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids
Though Americans spend an estimated $80 billion to $100 billion each year in hopes of easing their aching backs, the evidence is mounting that many pricey standard treatments — including surgery and spinal injections — are often ineffective and can even worsen and prolong the problem.
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So chiropractic and osteopathy are better than medicine for this. Who'd've thought it?