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Practical guidance on pain, recovery, and movement health from our team of physical therapists.
Recent articles.
3 Surprising Things That Cause Back Pain You Didn't Know About
Diet, flexibility, and your mattress can all quietly add to back pain.
4 Surprising Causes of Fatigue (and What to Do Instead)
Late snacks, evening caffeine, and screen glare could be behind your low energy.
5 Reasons Dogs Make You Happier and Healthier
From daily walks to lower stress, dog ownership comes with real health perks.
5 Reasons Running in Cold Weather Is Good for You
Cold-weather running can support your mood, your heart, and your waistline.
5 Tips to Stay Safe Outdoors When It Rains
Simple habits that lower your risk of a slip-and-fall during rainy season.
5 Ways to Eat Healthier at Any Restaurant
Practical ways to stick to your health goals without skipping dinner out.
5 Ways to Have a Healthy and Happy Winter
Simple habits to fend off the winter blues and stay active all season.
Why Aches and Pains Feel Worse in Winter
Cold weather and inactivity are a common combination behind winter joint pain.
Why Your Ankle Pain Keeps Coming Back (and How to Ease It)
Recurring Achilles pain is often about foot mechanics, not just the tendon itself.
Does Drinking More Water Help Relieve Back Pain?
Why your spinal discs depend on hydration, and simple habits that help.
Back Pain & Sciatica: Do You Need an Injection?
Why an injection alone rarely solves sciatica, and what actually does.
The Safest Way to Relieve Low Back Pain
Why resting it off can backfire, and what to do instead.
Why Backpack Safety Matters for Your Child
Simple backpack weight and fit rules that protect your child's spine.
Broke Your New Year's Resolution? Don't Stress: Do This Instead
A kinder approach to health goals that actually holds up past January.
Can You Fix Flat Feet?
The difference between structural and mechanical flat feet, and what helps.
Could Your Holiday Party Be Causing Your Back Pain?
Why a night in heels can leave your back aching for days afterward.
Dread the Scales? There's a Better Way to Measure Your Health
Four better ways to track your health than the number on the scale.
Easing Everyday Stiffness: What Your Body Really Wants You to Do
Why gentle movement, not rest, is the real fix for daily stiffness.
Enjoy Jogging Again: How to Avoid and Reduce Knee Pain With Running
Three habits that keep knee pain from taking jogging away from you.
Health-Boosting Tips for a New Exercise Routine
Footwear and pacing tips to protect your joints in a new routine.
How Shoulder Pain Can Cause Neck Pain and Headaches
Why neck pain and headaches sometimes start at the shoulder.
Why It's Important to Be Kind to Your Knees After 40
Small daily habits that protect your knees as you stay active.
Is Knee Pain Slowing You Down? 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Four common habits that can make knee pain worse, not better.
Is My Pillow Causing My Neck Pain? 3 Ways to Find Out
Three simple checks to see if your pillow is behind your neck pain.
How to Keep Active and Healthy This Summer
Simple, enjoyable ways to stay active with family this summer.
Knee Pain: How the Knee Works and Its Top Causes
The joints, ligaments, and muscles behind common knee pain.
Knee Pain: How One Patient Proved His Doctors Wrong
How one patient got back to hiking after being told to slow down.
How to Make Sure Back Pain Doesn't Derail Your Retirement Plans
How nagging back pain can quietly get between you and the retirement you've earned.
3 Simple Stretches to Help Reduce Neck Pain & Tension
Three easy stretches that target the tight neck and shoulder muscles behind tension headaches.
What Not to Wear: Christmas Party Outfits That Cause Back Pain
Why a new pair of heels for a holiday party can leave you with a week of back pain.
Postpartum Recovery: 3 Things to Consider If You Have a Leaky Bladder
Three things that can help new moms get bladder control back after having a baby.
Posture Tips: How to Ease Aches and Pains at Work
Practical ways to fix your posture whether you sit or stand for most of your workday.
How to Relieve Sciatica When Sitting
Simple adjustments to how you sit that can take pressure off sciatic nerve pain.
How Runners Can Get Out in the Cold & Dark
How to stay consistent, and injury-free, with your running routine through the colder months.
Is It Safe to Exercise With a Bad Back?
Why staying still often makes back pain worse, and which exercises are safest to try.
Secrets to Waking Up Early (Even If You Hate Mornings)
Simple, natural habits that make waking up easier and give you more energy through the day.
Should I Be Worried That My Knees Make a Clicking Noise?
Clicking and popping knees are one of the most common questions our therapists hear.
How to Stop Next-Day Aches and Pains at 50
Why a day of activity leaves you stiffer than it used to, and two habits that help you bounce back faster.
The Most Common Cause of Knee Pain
Pain that flares up on stairs, in a squat, or after sitting too long often traces back to the kneecap.
The One Thing You Should Do Each Day to Feel Healthier and Happier
Sometimes the simplest habit is the one that sticks.
Top 4 Causes Your Low Back Pain Gets Worse During the Holidays
Nagging low back stiffness tends to flare up around the holidays for a few very specific reasons.
Top 6 Tips to Working Out Safely During the Heat
A few adjustments can keep you active, safe, and comfortable through the hottest months.
Why Walking in the Fall Can Make You Feel Healthier and Happier
Fall is actually one of the best times to keep walking.
What to Do About Your Aches and Pains From Self-Quarantine
Stretches of extended time at home often bring on new back, knee, shoulder, and neck complaints.
Why It's Important to Manage Stress to Ease Everyday Aches and Pains
Understanding the difference can help you keep everyday aches and pains in check.