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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.
Sep 14, 2017 / Podcast
Amplified pain syndromes sounds serious. The good news is that it is treatable with physical therapy.
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.
Jun 16, 2016 / Did You Know?
People with chronic low back pain might get "modest, short-term pain relief" from opioids. But when it comes to long-term treatment, evidence to support the effectiveness of opioids is "lacking."
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.
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.