Pain in the Butt

Pain in the Butt

Pain at the tailbone can be a real pain in the butt.  The tailbone, called the coccyx, attaches at the base of the sacrum and typically consists of 3 to 5 moveable segments. For some individuals, one or more segments may be fused. The tailbone is roughly a third of the size of your pinky…

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Coverage

TRICARE has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They’ve said that the goal is to encourage more use of “high-value” treatments for low back pain. Understanding what they mean by “high-value” vs “low-value” treatment can help us see the direction healthcare payers…

TRICARE Thinks PT is so Valuable, They’re Covering the Whole Cost!

TRICARE Thinks PT is so Valuable, They’re Covering the Whole Cost!

TRICARE, one of the nation’s largest insurers wants their members to get physical therapy for back pain. They think that treating back pain with PT is so important that they’re willing to waive the cost to their members. That’s a huge deal. When’s the last time you remember an insurance company covering the entire cost…