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Jan 2019
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Ep7: Knee pain, lower back pain & sorene...

Baraa El Sabbagh
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Dr. Tarek Gherbal is a doctor in physical therapy, specialized in sports medicine and rehab. In this episode Dr. Tarek talks about the reasons your knees and lower back are causing you pain. What to do to prevent the pain in your knees and lower back, when should you use ice packs or hot pads and if the treadmill is a good choice for you! We also discuss the reasons for muscle soreness and what to do to relieve the pain. Make sure to tune into the whole episode, it’s jam packed with good information!

 

Doctor Tarek Gherbal

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