Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with ...

Physical therapy costs about $25 per hour-long session with Medicare Part B. Medicare Part B pays 80% of the physical therapy costs that have been approved by Medicare. You'll pay the remaining 20% ...

However, you may need to get a doctor's order to be seen in physical therapy. If you feel you can benefit from physical therapy, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for a referral.

In order to progress, it’s important to be honest with your physical therapist at each visit about whether you are doing your exercises consistently, or if there are any changes in your symptoms.

Original Medicare (parts A and B) doesn’t cover massage therapy, but it can cover other therapies like physical therapy and acupuncture, which may include massage as part of the treatment plan.