Jan 16, 2014 / Patient Stories

Barry was living with extreme limited range of motion, pain, and constant headaches for 30 years due to arthritis of the neck. Physical therapy helped him become pain free.

Sep 12, 2017 / Patient Stories

A drug pump "takes the edge off of the worst of the pain," but for additional relief Nate relies on treatment from a physical therapist.

Apr 20, 2020 / Podcast

Jennifer did everything she was told to do by medical providers, but nothing worked for the pain until she got help from physical therapists.

Mar 28, 2014 / Podcast

LPGA golfer Natalie Gulbis and her physical therapist discuss the back pain that almost ended her career and the routine she's adopted to keep playing.

Nov 1, 2024 / Guide

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which a person experiences widespread chronic pain and fatigue. Although there is no cure, there are treatments that can help improve function and quality of life, including physical therapy.

Oct 28, 2019 / Video

After years of lifting competitively, Amelia began experiencing chronic pain. With the help of physical therapy, Amelia learned how to reduce and manage her pain while continuing to compete in the sport she loves.

May 9, 2016 / Health Tips

Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history.

Oct 17, 2017 / Health Tips

Physical therapists recommend that older adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids be assessed and fitted properly to avoid falls and related injuries.

Mar 1, 2016 / Podcast

Fibromyalgia affects around 5 million adults. Symptoms include widespread pain and fatigue, and can be difficult to diagnose.

Dec 14, 2018 / Health Tips

Opioids shouldn't be the first or only approach to treating most chronic pain. In 2016, the CDC released new guidelines supporting this message. Now a study published in JAMA supports those recommendations.