How Does Physical Therapy Help Low Back Pain? Physical therapy focuses on improving how your body moves and functions. At Physical Therapy Now, an evaluation may include an assessment of your spinal mobility, hip movement, muscular strength, neurological function,...
Your Soccer Player Is Limping After the Game. What Should You Do? Michael Ricchiuto, MPT, MBA | Founder and Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Now The game is over, the cleats are in the car, and your child says, “It’s fine.” But you can see the limp. If you’re a...
Shoulder pain has a way of showing up everywhere. It can wake you when you roll onto your side, make it difficult to reach into a cabinet, interfere with lifting at work, or stop you from enjoying golf, weight training, swimming, or playing with your children. The...
5 Common Reasons for Low Back Pain—and What to Do Next By Michael Ricchiuto, MPT, MBA Founder and Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Now Updated August 6, 2026 Low back pain can make almost every part of the day more difficult. It may hurt when you first get out of...
Do You Need a Referral for Physical Therapy in Pittsburgh? Pain should not force you to stop working, exercising, caring for your family, or doing the activities you enjoy. However, many people delay physical therapy because they believe they must first schedule an...