Ten minutes of gentle stretching a day eased symptoms for many people with chronic back pain, according to a small trial published this week.
Participants who followed a simple routine reported less stiffness and better sleep after eight weeks. Doctors cautioned that the study was small and that exercise advice should be tailored to each patient.
Physiotherapists said regular movement is one of the most effective ways to manage long-term pain, alongside other treatment.
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Well written. More of this kind of in-depth journalism, please.
Thanks for reading and for the feedback!
I think the article glosses over the economic impact, but the rest is well sourced.