Experts say that's a bit better than the degree of benefit that most people see from taking over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, for low back pain. But for a substantial minority, however, the improvements were much greater. At the end of the 10-week intervention, 36% and 39% of patients in the massage groups said their pain was nearly or completely gone, compared to 4% in the usual care group.
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At most companies, employees who pass milestones get more vacation â for instance, after five years with the company, employees may get three weeks of paid vacation. Sick Leave. A typical sick day policy includes five or six days of paid sick leave. Some companies use the concept of âpersonal daysâ instead, giving employees the same number of paid days off, but allowing them to use the days for other things besides illness. If you balk at the idea of paying employees for sick leave, consider the trade-off.