Mar 20, 2021 / Guide

An acromioclavicular, or AC, joint injury is an injury to the top of the shoulder. It occurs most commonly in people younger than 35.

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Most Americans will experience back pain. The good news is that most cases of low back pain are not serious and will respond well to conservative treatments such as treatment by a physical therapist.

Feb 21, 2019 / Video

Physical therapist Stephanie Carter Kelley uses yoga to help people with chronic pain.

Sep 14, 2017 / Podcast

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

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Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physical therapists treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and patient education, resulting in positive side effects like improved mobility, independence, and wellness.

Mar 1, 2024 / Guide

Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the most common type of arthritis damaging the joint surfaces. Physical therapists help people manage OA, decrease pain, and increase movement.

Sep 24, 2025 / Guide

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition affecting the nerves that results in pain, muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling and trouble with balance. Learn the facts about physical therapy to improve function and well-being.

Jul 1, 2013 / Did You Know?

Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. A recent study suggests there's no reason to delay physical therapy that might relieve the pain.

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?