Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: What to ExpectPhysical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.Physi

Low Back Pain Fact SheetIf you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed

11 Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts : Osteoarthritis1. Don’t rest too much. Too much rest can weaken your muscles, which can worsen joint pain. Find an exercise program that is safe for your knees and stick with it. If you're not sure which motions are saf

Chronic Low Back PainLow back pain (LBP) is the fifth most common reason for physician visits, which affects nearly 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime. Low back pain that has been present for longer than three months is considered chronic,

Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee)While age is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis of the knee, young people can get it, too. For some individuals, it may be hereditary. For others, osteoarthritis of the knee can res

What is a Tendinopathy or Tendonitis ?Tendonitis or its aliases: tendinitis, tendinopathy and tendinosis are all tendon injuries. Tendinopathy (tendon injuries) can develop in any tendon of the body.Typically, tendon injuries occur in three are

Early Injury TreatmentWhat to do the First Few Days Post-InjuryAcute Injury TreatmentRest?Rest from painful exercise or a movement is essential in the early injury stage. We call this active rest. "No pain. No gain." does not apply in most case

Cervical spondylosisCervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including bony projections along the edges of bone