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Many people with persistent back pain have already been doing ab exercises for months with no real change. This post explains what your core actually includes beyond your abs, why hip strength specifically matters for back pain, and what real strength training looks like compared to general conditioning.

Most people assume a bulging disc on their MRI explains their back pain, but research on pain-free adults shows the same findings at every age. This post breaks down what the data actually says, why a scary report can make pain worse on its own, and how 901PT determines whether a disc finding is actually connected to someone's symptoms.

Most people instinctively stretch forward when their back hurts, but for many that's the exact move keeping the pain going. This post explains directional preference, a simple way to figure out whether your back actually needs to bend forward or backward during a flare, and how to use that information to get relief faster.

Research has proven time and again that the best thing runners can do to improve performance is to strength train.

If you’re a runner in Memphis dealing with nagging Achilles pain, you may have been told to wear a boot for a few weeks.

Deadlifts bother your back? You're not broken, and you probably don't need to quit. Here's what's actually going on and how to fix it.

Avoiding movement after an injury can lead to long-term pain and stiffness. In this post, we explain why the right kind of movement is essential for healing, and how fear, misinformation, and too much rest can delay your recovery. Learn how expert physical therapy at 901PT in Memphis helps people rebuild strength, regain motion, and move forward with confidence.

If you're competing the St. Jude Ironman 70.3 Triathlon here in Memphis, you're coming to the end of a long and rewarding journey. Your body has done amazing things over the past few months, and it's time to start thinking about recovery.

One of the most common scenarios our physical therapists see is when an injury doesn't ever fully resolve and turns into long-term chronic pain.

Ankle sprains are common among athletes, but rest alone won’t get you back to high-level performance. In this post, we break down the risks of over-relying on a boot or immobilization and highlight the exercises and strategies we use at our Memphis physical therapy clinic to help athletes regain full strength, mobility, and stability after injury.