Pain and injury rehabilitation
Physical therapy for back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle and tendon injuries, and movement limitations.
Physical therapy in Honolulu
Physical Therapy for Pain, Injuries, and Rehab
Browse common conditions treated with physical therapy, including back and neck pain, shoulder and knee injuries, sciatica, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance problems, dizziness, and persistent pain. Care recommendations depend on an individual evaluation.
Ways we can help
Find the type of physical therapy care you need
Start with your main concern. You do not need to know the exact diagnosis before contacting HolistiCare.
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Rehabilitation after joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, shoulder repair, spine surgery, and other orthopedic procedures.
Sports injury rehabilitation
Sport-specific care for runners, overhead athletes, youth athletes, and active adults returning to training.
Balance, dizziness, and fall prevention
Evaluation and treatment for balance problems, gait changes, dizziness, vertigo, and fall risk.
Strength, movement, and performance
Reconditioning, movement assessment, strength training, and injury-prevention support after rehabilitation.
Work and auto injury care
Contact the clinic to confirm scheduling, documentation, referral, and insurance requirements.
Conditions by body area
Browse physical therapy conditions by body area
Select the area that best matches your pain, injury, or diagnosis. Each page explains common symptoms, how physical therapy may help, and when medical evaluation may be appropriate.
Spine, neck, and headaches
Back pain, neck pain, headaches, radiating arm or leg symptoms, and spine-related mobility problems.
Low back pain and sciatica
Back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.
Mid- and upper-back pain
Thoracic pain, stiffness, posture, and movement limits.
Neck pain
Neck stiffness, whiplash, headaches, or symptoms into an arm.
Cervicogenic and tension-type headaches
Headaches linked to neck movement, muscle tension, or posture.
Spinal stenosis
Back or neck pain with walking, standing, or nerve symptoms.
Spondylolisthesis
Rehabilitation for a diagnosed vertebral slip.
Related spine topics: herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, lumbar and cervical radiculopathy, and posture-related pain.
Shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand pain or injury affecting reach, lifting, gripping, or daily activity.
Shoulder pain and injury overview
Rotator cuff pain, frozen shoulder, instability, and related injuries.
Rotator cuff injury
Tendinopathy, shoulder weakness, or a diagnosed rotator cuff tear.
Frozen shoulder
Painful stiffness and limited shoulder range of motion.
Shoulder instability or dislocation
Rehabilitation after dislocation or for recurrent instability.
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Outer- or inner-elbow tendon pain.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Hand numbness, tingling, or weakness linked to median nerve compression.
Wrist pain and sprains
Wrist pain, sprains, stiffness, and reduced function.
De Quervain tenosynovitis
Thumb-side wrist pain involving irritated tendons.
Related upper-body topics: shoulder impingement, biceps tendinopathy, hand and finger injuries, and jaw or neck muscle tension.
Hip, knee, leg, ankle, and foot
Hip, knee, leg, ankle, and foot conditions affecting walking, stairs, running, balance, or sport.
Hip and knee conditions overview
Hip pain, knee pain, arthritis, kneecap pain, and meniscus injuries.
Knee osteoarthritis
Knee pain, stiffness, weakness, and activity limitations.
Patellofemoral pain
Pain around or behind the kneecap, often called runner’s knee.
Meniscus injury
Knee pain, swelling, catching, or difficulty with twisting.
Hip pain and hip flexor strains
Hip pain, stiffness, weakness, or muscle strain.
IT band syndrome
Outer-knee or lateral-thigh pain, often associated with running.
Hamstring and quadriceps strains
Thigh-muscle strains and return-to-activity rehabilitation.
Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles tendon pain, stiffness, and loading tolerance.
Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain, first-step pain, and foot or ankle contributors.
Ankle sprain and instability
Sprains, repeated giving way, and reduced balance.
Shin splints
Exercise-related shin pain, also called medial tibial stress syndrome.
Foot pain and metatarsalgia
Forefoot or ball-of-foot pain with walking or activity.
Jaw, dizziness, balance, and persistent pain
TMJ pain, dizziness, balance problems, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and persistent pain.
TMJ disorder and jaw pain
Jaw pain, clicking, limited opening, and related headache or neck symptoms.
Balance, gait, and fall prevention
Unsteadiness, gait changes, coordination, and fall risk.
Vestibular rehabilitation
Dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, and gaze-stability problems.
Osteoporosis and safe exercise
Safe strength, balance, posture, and movement guidance.
Fibromyalgia
Pacing, graded activity, strength, and function.
Persistent and chronic pain
Function-focused rehabilitation for ongoing pain.
Not sure where to start?
You do not need to know the diagnosis
Choose the body area that bothers you most, or contact HolistiCare when symptoms overlap, you recently had surgery, or paperwork affects scheduling.
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Pain or injury: browse the body area that best matches your symptoms. -
Recent surgery: use the post-surgical rehabilitation pathway and follow your surgeon’s instructions. -
Dizziness or balance problems: start with balance, gait, or vestibular rehabilitation. -
Work or auto injury: contact the clinic first to confirm administrative requirements.
Common patient questions
Questions about starting physical therapy
Can physical therapy help if I do not know my diagnosis?
Yes. A physical therapist can evaluate your symptoms, movement, strength, function, and goals. Some symptoms still require medical testing, imaging, emergency care, or a specialist evaluation.
What happens during a physical therapy evaluation?
The therapist typically reviews your history, symptoms, daily limitations, prior treatment, and goals. The evaluation may include movement, range of motion, strength, balance, gait, and task-specific testing.
Can physical therapy help after surgery?
Physical therapy may support recovery after many orthopedic procedures. The plan depends on the surgery, healing stage, precautions, surgeon instructions, and your individual progress.
How long does physical therapy take?
There is no fixed timeline. The length of care depends on the condition, severity, health history, goals, attendance, response to treatment, and home program. Your therapist can discuss expected progression after evaluation.
When should I see a doctor before physical therapy?
Seek prompt medical guidance for severe trauma, rapidly worsening weakness or numbness, new bowel or bladder changes, chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of stroke, unexplained fever, or other sudden or concerning symptoms. Call emergency services for a possible emergency.
Schedule a physical therapy evaluation
Tell us what hurts, what changed, and what you want to get back to doing. HolistiCare can help determine the appropriate next step.