Straight answers from the people who treat this every day. Our clinicians write these between patients, about the questions that actually come up in the treatment room: why sciatica flares out of nowhere, what that pop in the knee meant, whether a muscle knot can really burn. It is general guidance, not a diagnosis, because nobody can assess your back from a web page. If something here sounds like your problem, come in and let a Doctor of Physical Therapy put hands on it.

Have you ever experienced a sharp, burning sensation that seems to radiate from a tight spot in your muscle? Can muscle knots cause burning...

A loud pop in your knee followed by pain can stop you in your tracks, literally. Whether it happened during a workout, playing sports, or simply...

Sciatica flare-ups can strike without warning, leaving you wondering why your pain has suddenly intensified. Understanding why sciatica flare up...

Can stress cause sciatica? It’s a question many people ask when they notice their back and leg pain flaring up during particularly difficult...