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5 Ways To Manage Sciatica Pain, From An Occupational Therapist
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Lis Bahr, OTD, MS, is an occupational therapist, freelance health writer, and educator. A graduate of NYU and BU, she also holds a 500-hour therapeutic yoga teacher certification and is a multimedia artist. She is driven by a commitment to health equity and accessbile wellness. She regularly contributes to academic and professional publications on neuroscience, creativity, and art-based practices for health.
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