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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
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Nov 1, 2020/Column
When a situation feels wrong, in all likelihood it is.
