Most people with chronic back pain have tried everything — rest, stretches, PT, maybe injections. And they're still stuck. This isn't bad luck. It's the predictable result of treatment that targets the wrong thing. A Doctor of Physical Therapy breaks down why chronic back pain is so hard to fix, what the research says actually changes outcomes, and what a real rehab plan looks like.

Telehealth physical therapy sounds like a compromise — how can Physical Therapy really work over a video call? The evidence might surprise you. A Doctor of Physical Therapy explains what actually happens in a virtual PT session, why most back pain treatment doesn't require hands-on care, and how to know if it's the right fit for your situation.