George Has Been Having Back Pain Lately and Has Decided

question 115

Multiple Choice

George has been having back pain lately and has decided to see his physician. His physician recommends that he do some exercises that have been shown to decrease back pain. When he tells his friend Susan about the exercises, she tells him they sound pointless, and that he should try taking vitamin supplements instead, because they worked for her when she had back pain. Which treatment is George most likely to choose?

• A) the vitamin supplements
• B) the exercises
• C) a combination of both
• D) neither supplements nor exercise, because he will get another opinion

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