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Exercises for a better back
Back Pain? Try these exercises
Tips from the South African Physiotherapy Association (SAPS) to help prevent or relieve backache. Take note of the warning signs.
Massage therapy can work
Clinical research has shown that massage therapy can be more effective for chronic back pain than other complementary therapies.
Exercises to alleviate back pain
If you feel twinges of back pain at the end of the day, try these exercises to alleviate them.
Do yoga for back health
5 September marks the beginning of National Back Awareness Week. Get back to basics and empower yourself through yoga to evaluate how modern living may perpetuate back pain.
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