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is chronic pain a disability

Is chronic pain officially considered to be a disability?

Approximately 20% of adult Americans experienced chronic pain in 2019, and 7% had chronic pain that limited their daily activities. With so many people suffering from different types of chronic...

future lower back problems

3 lower back problems that can cause future issues if they aren’t treated now

An estimated 4 out of 5 people will deal with lower back pain at any point in their lifetimes. This type of back pain can be tricky to deal with...

bilateral sciatica

3 tips for treating bilateral sciatica at home and when to seek professional help

Sometimes, back pain can be the sign of something serious. It may be the symptom of a slipped disc, a fracture or a torn muscle, all of which need medical...

back pain covid

Why are you feeling back pain after recovering from COVID-19?

It’s no secret by now that COVID-19 can continue to cause people issues long after their bodies have defeated the virus. A common example of post-COVID-19 symptoms is back pain....

nerve pain in knee

Physical therapists can offer these 3 treatments for nerve pain in the knee

There are certain conditions that are likely to spring to mind when someone says, “Nerve pain.” One of the most likely of these is that scourge of the lower back...

how long is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery

How long is physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?

A rotator cuff tear sounds like it should send people scurrying to meet with their doctor, but you might be surprised to hear that many people have rotator cuff tears...

pain in lower back of head

Five ways physical therapists can help the pain in the lower part of the back of your head

If you suffer from pain in the lower back of your head, you shouldn’t ignore it. Over time, this pain can be worsened by ignoring it. However, that depends on...

why does my wrist hurt when i bend it?

Why does my wrist hurt so bad when I bend it?

Since many of the tasks that we perform every day require the use of our hands, wrist pain can be debilitating. If your wrist hurts when you bend it, then...

can physical therapists prescribe pain meds?

Can physical therapists prescribe pain meds?

Physical therapists are experts in human movement and musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions can cause different levels of pain. Yet, most physical therapists cannot prescribe pain meds. Have you tried a...