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Vaping is not safer than smoking and there have been reports that large numbers of e-cigarette users developed severe lung disease.
The nicotine in vaping is very addictive...
Show full answerI agree with Dr Bryan. The physiotherapist might recommend some heat therapy as well as strengthening exercises. Some physiotherapy clinics do have transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy which might...
Show full commentDear @Mr_J What you are experiencing is not uncommon and likely musculoskeletal back pain as the pain comes on after exercise and gets better with rest.
It would be prudent...
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