If your headaches start at the base of your skull, travel to one side of your head, and get worse when you turn your neck — there's a real chance they've been misdiagnosed for years. A Doctor of Physical Therapy explains cervicogenic headache, why it's so frequently confused with migraine, and what physical therapy actually does to fix the source.

Pain shooting down your leg has been called sciatica, radiculopathy, and a pinched nerve — often by different people describing the same symptoms. A Doctor of Physical Therapy breaks down what each term actually means, why the distinction matters for treatment, and why the same exercise that helps one cause can make another significantly worse.

Your MRI report says herniation, annular tear, foraminal narrowing — and suddenly your spine sounds like it's falling apart. A Doctor of Physical Therapy breaks down what those words actually mean, why disc findings are far more common in pain-free people than most patients realize, and what the research says about recovery without surgery.

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.