Meniscus Tears: What They Are, Their Symptoms and How They Are Treated
Nicholas Lemme, MD
May 21, 2026
The meniscus is one of the most important structures in the knee. Each knee has two menisci: a medial meniscus on the inside of the joint and a lateral meniscus on the outside. These crescent-shaped pieces of fibrocartilage—a...
Sarcopenia: Aging Muscles are a Hidden Cause of Back Pain at Every Stage of Life
Bassel G. Diebo, MD
May 19, 2026
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it doesn't discriminate. Whether you're a 30-year-old desk worker, a weekend warrior in your 40s, a retiree picking up pickleball, or a grandparent who just wants to...
Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and the Link with Menopause
Courtney Klenk, PT, DPT, OCS
April 14, 2026
Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it begins to interfere with everyday activities like reaching overhead, fastening a bra, or even sleeping comfortably. One condition that commonly causes this type of pain and...
What is Fascia? Facts About Fascia and How it Might Be Causing Your Pain
Amanda Hanson, DPT, PT
March 10, 2026
You may have heard of plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that happens when the plantar fascia of the foot becomes inflamed. However, fascia runs all throughout our bodies and can become inflamed or irritated anywhere, not...
