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.

Jul 1, 2024 / Guide

Chronic pain is a condition that occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to well-being based on signals it receives from the body. Chronic pain can and often occurs independently of any actual body damage.

Jan 24, 2017 / Podcast

When Elizabeth walked into the Mayo Clinic's Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center and saw someone faint in front of her, she knew she was in the right place.

Apr 30, 2019 / Podcast

What is pain and what are the most effective and least harmful ways for health care providers to address it?

Nov 22, 2016 / Podcast

When she was 23, Morgan broke her big toe. She expected a quick recovery, but nearly a week later she was still experiencing severe pain.

Dec 9, 2019 / Article

Do you or someone you know have pain in or around the kneecap when doing these activities?

Jun 29, 2023 / Guide

Almost everyone will experience low back pain at some point. For some, it returns or hangs on and can decrease quality of life. Physical therapists help people with low back pain improve or restore mobility and reduce their pain.

Sep 1, 2016 / Podcast

Joanne was enjoying life as an art teacher when she started having hip pain that intensified, making it hard to stand or walk.

Mar 16, 2016 / Did You Know?

With the overuse and risks of opioids for the treatment of chronic pain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends nondrug approaches such as physical therapy to manage chronic pain.

Sep 26, 2019 / Podcast

A minor car accident left Jen Bambrough with chronic pain. After a series of misdiagnoses, she discovered physical therapy was a key component to managing her pain.