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Neck pain is a big problem for many adults.

And new research shows some common treatments may be taking the wrong approach.

Many doctors prescribe pain killers to help with neck discomfort..

But in a new study, one group of neck pain sufferers got pills, another was instructed to exercise, and a third was sent to chiropractors.

After the study, just 13% of the ones getting medication reported being pain-free.

Twice as many who got exercise or chiropractic treatment were pain free.