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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #3085 Back Pain
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Bed rest, giving up exercise and pain killers are traditional responses to back pain but, although there are many excellent drugs on the market, at our clinic we are beginning to realize the unique benefits of relaxation therapy. Other specialists in the field make a strong case for certain types of exercise, but in our experience they are easily mishandled and can lead to more harm than good.

As treatment for back pain the Clinic mainly recommends..

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Option 2: "Relaxation therapy."

Explanation: The text highlights that the clinic is beginning to realize the unique benefits of relaxation therapy as a treatment for back pain. This aligns with the main idea of the text, which suggests a shift in focus from traditional methods to relaxation therapy.

Option 1: "Pain killers."

Explanation: The text mentions that pain killers are a traditional response to back pain, but it does not indicate that the clinic mainly recommends them. Instead, it emphasizes the unique benefits of relaxation therapy.

Option 3: "Mind altering drugs."

Explanation: The text does not mention mind-altering drugs at all. This option is not supported by any information in the text and is therefore irrelevant.

Option 4: "Exercise routines."

Explanation: While the text acknowledges that some specialists advocate for certain types of exercise, it also states that these can be mishandled and lead to more harm than good. Thus, the clinic does not primarily recommend exercise routines.

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