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When you’re dealing with persistent joint pain, a torn meniscus, or a problem with your spine, it’s natural to wonder whether surgery might be necessary. But before assuming an operation is the next step, consider talking with an experienced physical therapist. For many orthopedic conditions, effective nonsurgical treatments are available. In fact, clinical guidelines frequently […]

Pain shooting from the back or buttock down the leg can feel serious enough to demand an MRI. Many people naturally assume that someone needs to see exactly what is happening inside the spine before treatment can begin. For a new episode of low-back pain or sciatica without warning signs of a more serious condition, […]

A sore back after lifting, reaching, twisting, or an awkward day at work is common enough that many people decide to give it some time. Sometimes that is reasonable. Many episodes of acute low-back pain improve naturally. When back pain is significantly interfering with work or ordinary activities, however, weeks of simply waiting may not […]

An ankle sprain often feels like an injury you should simply wait out. Rest it. Ice it. Stay off it for a few days. Start walking again when it hurts less. For many people, that works well enough in the short term. The problem is that an ankle can stop hurting before strength, balance and […]

A new episode of low back pain can start a surprisingly long chain of medical care. Pain medication may be followed by imaging. Persistent symptoms may lead to specialist visits, injections or additional testing. For some patients, the process becomes considerably more involved than they expected when their back first started hurting. Research suggests that […]

When you strain a muscle, waiting a week or two before doing anything about it can seem reasonable. Maybe the injury simply needs time to heal. Maybe exercising an injured muscle too soon sounds like it could make things worse. And if the pain is already beginning to settle down, you may wonder whether physical […]

An ACL injury can sound like an automatic ticket to surgery. For many people, especially recreational athletes with a first-time and relatively uncomplicated ACL injury, that may not be the case. Research suggests that a structured rehabilitation program can produce very good outcomes for some patients, and starting physical therapy early may improve the chances […]

Forward head, a posture where the head is carried too far forward in relation to the body, is one of the most common postural deviations. It can also be surprisingly easy to miss in yourself. Many people reading this article may have some degree of forward head posture. And it may matter for more than […]