Around 72 percent of Americans misunderstand the source of their pain.
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That nagging ache in your knee? The stretching isn’t helping, the new shoes aren’t doing much—and now your back’s acting up too. Here’s the twist: The culprit might not be any of those joints—it could be your hip. And most people have no idea.
Smita Rao, a physical therapist, has seen it again and again: a patient walks in with a referral for knee or back pain—only to discover that the hip is the sneaky culprit.
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.
