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Physical Therapy Center

In the SpineUniverse Physical Therapy Center, you'll learn the basics of physical therapy.  Your doctor may recommend that you go to PT to strengthen your spinal muscles and help your body deal with back pain.  You'll do a mix of passive and active treatments:  read about the differences in those treatments and how physical therapy will help you recover from back pain or neck pain.

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