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A study just published on bmj.com reports that supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is the fourth most frequent type of musculoskeletal pain reported to general practitioners and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and steroid injections are often part of the treatment. Physiotherapy can consist of shockwave treatment, ultrasound, exercises and acupuncture.

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