Practical explanations, self-tests, and movement strategies from Rick Olderman, MS PT — based on 30 years of orthopedic physical therapy.
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You've tried PT, injections, manipulation, massage — even surgery — and the pain keeps returning. Here's what those treatments may be missing.
READ THE ARTICLE →Many of the tests and movement patterns discussed in these articles are demonstrated on Rick's YouTube channel.
Why Your Sciatica Keeps Coming Back
Why Sciatica Exercises Help Some People — and Hurt Others
The Walking Habit That May Be Feeding Your Sciatica
Some thigh bones twist inward, some outward — and that shape changes how your hip, knee, and back should move. A one-minute self-test tells you which you have…
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Tanya went from constant, awful pain to nearly pain-free without surgery. Her situation shows why “wait until it’s bad enough” is more complicated than it sounds…
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Sylvia was scheduled for hip replacement surgery — worn cartilage, a labral tear, bone spurs. A pattern called anterior femoral glide syndrome, and two simple corrections, changed her outcome…
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Eight years of sciatica. Every healthcare practitioner got the diagnosis wrong. The real cause was hiding in a place no one thought to look: his hip joint…
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Discover why shoulder blade dysfunction may be the hidden cause of your trigeminal neuralgia facial pain — and the mechanical pathway most doctors miss...
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Most treatments overlook a key structural factor: the natural shape and rotation of your thigh bones — and how it affects your hips, knees, and beyond...
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If you've tried posture training, massage, or even new pillows with no relief, it might be time to look below the neck...
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Got lower back pain? A simple thigh stretch, from strengthening to lifestyle changes...
READ ARTICLE →Understanding why you're hurting is more useful when you can test your own body. Rick's interactive home programs walk you through the same testing and movement assessment used clinically, then help you determine what to work on first.
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