The following flexibility exercise may be suggested by your therapist. Repeat as many times as instructed. Stop the exercise if it causes pain, and discuss it with your physical therapist or healthcare provider:

Swelling, tight muscles, or scar tissue may make it hard to move your knee. Work with your physical therapist to increase your knee’s range of motion. Here are treatments that may be used.

Many treatments can help reduce pain and swelling in your knee. Your healthcare provider or physical therapist may suggest one or more of the treatments suggested here.

Whatever your goals, your healthcare provider may advise that you see a physical therapist. They can help you reach your goals with a 3-stage rehab program. Read on for details.

The kneecap provides leverage for your muscles as they bend and straighten the leg. It also protects the knee joint.

This test may help find which disk is causing your back or leg pain.

To take care of your back, try to warm up before you move and shift positions often.

The most common back problems happen when disks tear, bulge or rupture. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.

A healthy spine supports the body while letting it move freely. It does this with the help of 3 natural curves. Strong, flexible muscles help, too. They support the spine by keeping its curves correctly aligned. Read on to learn more.

An unhealthy spine often starts with bad habits. Poor movement patterns and posture problems are common causes of back pain. Disk, bone, nerve, and soft tissue problems can all be affected by poor posture.