Oct 30, 2018 / Health Tips

No one wants to live in chronic pain. Understanding how pain works, what you can do about it, and where to get help are keys to addressing it without the risk of prescribed opioids.

Oct 4, 2018 / Health Tips

Over any three months, about 25% of Americans will have low back pain, but treatment for low back pain often fails to reflect research-backed guidelines. So what are the best approaches to treating back pain?

Apr 4, 2019 / Podcast

Pelvic pain, or pain in the lower abdomen, is common in females of all ages, including adolescent girls.

Sep 16, 2013 / Podcast

A physical therapist discusses a study that found that back pain is being over-treated, despite evidence that supports conservative treatment.

Mar 16, 2016 / Health Tips

Prescribed opioids come with great risks, and they are not the only way to manage pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nonopioid approaches to managing most pain. Learn when to choose physical therapy.

Jul 24, 2024 / Guide

Brachial plexus injury occurs most often during the birth process. It is a ner injury that can range from mild to sever and may be temporary or permanent. A physical therapist helps to prevent arm tightness and promote function.

Sep 14, 2017 / Podcast

Amplified pain syndromes sounds serious. The good news is that it is treatable with physical therapy.

Mar 30, 2016 / Did You Know?

If you need another reason to exercise, a systematic review and analysis of the data from 21 different randomized trials links exercise to a 35% reduction in the risk for low back pain.

Jul 29, 2016 / Podcast

Erin Jackson endured intense chronic pelvic pain that caused her to postpone her wedding. Physical therapy helped her return to an active life.

Sep 30, 2018 / Health Tips

Physical therapy is among the safe and effective alternatives to opioids recommended by CDC for the management of most non-cancer related pain.