Shoulder Pain: Causes, Treatment & Exercises
Shoulder pain can come from the rotator cuff, tendons, arthritis, instability, or changes in activity and training. Learn how shoulder pain is evaluated and how progressive strength, rehabilitation, hands-on treatment, and shockwave therapy may help you return to activity.
Strength Training With Sciatica: Is it Safe?
Sciatica doesn’t necessarily mean you need to stop lifting weights. Learn how to modify squats, deadlifts, load, range of motion, and training volume while progressively rebuilding strength and activity tolerance.
Do You Need an MRI for Sciatica?
An MRI can provide valuable information about discs, nerves, and spinal stenosis, but not everyone with sciatica needs imaging. Learn when an MRI is useful, why common findings need clinical context, and which symptoms may warrant further evaluation.
How Long Does Sciatica Last? Recovery and What to Expect
Sciatica may improve within several weeks, but recovery timelines vary depending on the cause, symptom severity, and activity tolerance. Learn what recovery can look like, how to recognize progress, and when persistent symptoms need further evaluation.
Can You Exercise With Sciatica? How to Stay Active and Rebuild Strength
You don’t necessarily need to stop exercising because you have sciatica. Learn how symptoms can guide activity, how to modify walking, lifting, running, and strength training, and how progressive exercise can help rebuild capacity.
Sciatica vs. Piriformis Syndrome: How Can You Tell the Difference?
Sciatica and piriformis syndrome can both cause buttock pain, tingling, and symptoms that travel down the leg. Learn the important differences, why symptoms can overlap, and how a comprehensive evaluation can help identify where the nerve irritation may be coming from.
