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.

Jun 5, 2018 / Did You Know?

Despite being the number one cause of disability around the world, low back pain is often improperly addressed with inappropriate tests and treatments, including addictive opioids.

Oct 6, 2016 / Podcast

A new pilot program at the Cleveland Clinic is analyzing ways to implement physical therapy and mental health therapy first for treatment of chronic pain.

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.

Mar 28, 2018 / Health Tips

Nearly all adults will experience low back pain at some point. Physical therapists dispel five common myths about low back pain and treatment.

Nov 27, 2017 / Did You Know?

Despite a lot of evidence and guidelines calling for initial treatment of most back pain through methods such as physical therapy, a study indicates that doctors often overtreat back pain.

Jun 13, 2021 / Guide

Obesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat worsens health and increases the risk for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, depression, and some cancers.

Jun 12, 2021 / Guide

Perthes disease is a rare hip condition that begins with a disruption of blood flow to the head of the femur (thigh bone). It most often occurs in children 4 to 8 years old.

Apr 7, 2015 / Did You Know?

The first steps a patient takes in seeking treatment for back pain can greatly affect the total cost of care.