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What is exercise therapy? How it helps relieve pain

Exercise therapy is similar to physical therapy. Learn how it can help reduce your pain, build strength, and get you back to doing the things you love.

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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2025
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What Is Exercise Therapy?
Exercise therapy vs. physical therapy
Exercise therapy vs. working out
Benefits of exercise therapy for pain
Exercise therapy and retraining your pain system
Exercise therapy for mental health
PT tip: Push yourself, but not too far  
How Hinge Health can help you
References

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