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Understanding your condition is one of the most powerful tools in your recovery. Browse our library of articles written by Dr. Seth Peterson and the Motive team.
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Back pain, sciatica, disc injuries, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis.
A surprisingly encouraging phenomenon that signals your nervous system is healing.
Read ArticleWhat a disc injury actually is, and why surgery is rarely the answer.
Read ArticleStarting PT early dramatically improves outcomes and cuts costs.
Read ArticleResearch that should change how we treat low back pain in America.
Read ArticleA real patient story and what you should know if you have spinal stenosis.
Read ArticleWhat imaging shows and what it doesn't — you might be surprised.
Read ArticleNew research shows that more frequent PT sessions lead to significantly better outcomes.
Read ArticleWhy your back pain comes and goes, and what to do about it.
Read ArticleA plain-language guide to the most common sources of back pain.
Read ArticleHow PT can help manage scoliosis without surgery.
Read ArticleSee a real treatment session that relieved significant back and hip pain quickly.
Read ArticleNeck pain, headaches, dizziness, and nerve pain from the upper spine.
The most common headache type — and why physical therapy can be the best solution.
Read ArticleFive evidence-based facts that change how you should approach neck pain.
Read ArticleA research-backed approach that reduces opioids and costs less.
Read ArticleThat nagging mid-back ache is often coming from the neck — here's why.
Read ArticleDizziness that comes from the neck — and how PT can fix it.
Read ArticleA guide to understanding which nerve root may be involved in your symptoms.
Read ArticleMeniscus injuries, knee arthritis, hip pain, and replacement recovery.
What the meniscus does and what happens when it gets hurt.
Read ArticleThe surprising truth about meniscus tears and whether surgery is needed.
Read ArticleResearch that puts injections in their place when it comes to knee arthritis.
Read ArticleGreat news for the millions living with knee arthritis.
Read ArticleA common and overlooked cause of hip pain most providers miss.
Read ArticlePersistent pain after replacement — what's going on and how PT helps.
Read ArticleWhy the standard treatment for hip bursitis often makes things worse.
Read ArticleRotator cuff injuries, shoulder pain, and impingement.
Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and foot and ankle conditions.
Cycling, pickleball, dance, and staying active without getting hurt.
Pickleball elbow, pickleball knee, and pickleball shoulder — how to avoid all three.
Read ArticleA proper warm-up routine for pickleball players at any level.
Read ArticleA cyclist's guide to knowing when to push through and when to stop.
Read ArticleEvidence-based tips for cyclists who want to stay on the bike for life.
Read ArticleCommon cycling pains — which are fine to ride through and which need attention.
Read ArticleBack pain is common in dancers — here's what the research says about it.
Read ArticleWhat PT is, how it works, and why it's often better than surgery or medication.
How physical therapists are trained — and why it matters for your care.
Read ArticleHands-on treatment explained in plain English.
Read ArticleA fascinating look at a body system most people have never heard of.
Read ArticleThey mask the pain — but PT finds and fixes the source.
Read ArticleWhy getting more tests and procedures isn't the same as getting better.
Read ArticleThe data on skipping the referral and coming straight to PT.
Read ArticleWhy informed patients get better outcomes — and how to become one.
Read ArticleThe hidden cost of waiting too long to address pain.
Read ArticleA thought-provoking look at medical error and how to protect yourself.
Read ArticleWhat the research says about the effectiveness of remote physical therapy.
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