Expert Advice on Relieving Lower Back Pain

By Shape Editors
Published on May 30, 2013

Lower back pain is the worst. But there is a simple move you could do to help relieve your discomfort. Physical therapist Dr. Yoav Suprun from Canyon Ranch in Miami, FL explains exactly why lower back pain happens and how you can stop it.

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