Most people think physical therapy is only for recovering from surgery or serious injuries. In reality, PT is about restoring how the body functions—and that affects everything from eliminating aches and pains to improving performance in activities like golf, pickleball, running, and strength training. When movement becomes more efficient and the body can better tolerate stress, pain often improves and performance follows. The key is learning to listen when the body whispers, rather than waiting until it screams.
Read MoreAn MRI can show structural changes in the body, but it doesn’t show how the body moves or adapts to stress. Many people with tears on imaging improve without surgery once the underlying movement and load issues are addressed.
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