Sep 9, 2023 / Guide

Degenerative disk disease is a natural part of aging, like getting gray hair. It is not always painful, but can be one cause of back and neck pain. Physical therapy is an effective treatment option.

Jun 28, 2016 / Podcast

Prescribed opioid painkillers may be effective over short periods and safe in low doses, but they come with great risks. There are other options.

May 16, 2019 / Podcast

Pelvic floor issues can be physically and emotionally painful — and embarrassing — for anyone. For a person who is transgender these issues can be multiplied.

Aug 15, 2019 / Podcast

Some physical therapists are using virtual reality to address pain and other issues, others are looking to add it to traditional physical therapy.

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.

Nov 16, 2017 / Podcast

Michelle, an 18-year-old college student, started experiencing intense abdominal pain that worsened. Her pain was "off the charts."

Sep 30, 2013 / Did You Know?

Before undergoing surgical spinal fusion, patients with degenerative disk disease should first try physical therapy.

Nov 5, 2020 / Podcast

Is a wait-and-see approach to sciatica (back pain that radiates to the leg) needlessly prolonging pain? Physical therapist Julie Fritz answers that question and more.

Feb 7, 2021 / Guide

Heart disease and heart failure are systemic cardiovascular diseases that can affect exercise tolerance, endurance, and quality of life.

May 15, 2012 / Podcast

A panel discussion on women's health issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, osteoporosis, chronic pain, lymphedema, pregnancy, and post-partum conditions that can be prevented and/or treated by a physical therapist.