JOPLIN, Mo. — As we wrap up this month also being National Physical Therapy Month, we’re looking at the spine and how physical therapy can benefit someone who’s not quite ready for surgery.

If you’re having pain in your spine, hips, knees, or joints, decompression therapy could be an option to help you feel better. This therapy can reduce pain without needing surgery. Share on ...

Forms of manipulative therapy have been used for ... Writings from China in 2700 B.C. and from Greece in 1500 B.C. mention manipulating the spine and legs ... Manual therapy, physical therapy, ...

Primary outcomes were measures of bodily pain and physical function on the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form General Health Survey (SF-36) 22–25 and on the modified Oswestry Disability ...

Exercise and Physical Therapy Bed rest, which used to be what doctors advised for back pain , may do more harm than good. It could slow your recovery and cause new problems.

JOPLIN, Mo. — As we wrap up this month also being National Physical Therapy Month, we’re looking at the spine and how physical therapy can benefit someone who’s not quite ready for surgery.