
Hip pain at night: why it gets worse when you sleep
April 14, 2026 • 7 min read

Neck pain from desk work: why it happens and what may help
April 14, 2026 • 6 min read

How to stop waking up with back pain every morning
April 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Lower back pain when walking: why it happens and what helps
April 14, 2026 • 6 min read
Latest articles
Fresh healthcare insights

A Guide to Acute Pain and Injury
Everything you need to know about acute pain and injuries — causes, healing stages, treatments like PEACE & LOVE, and injury prevention tips.
October 22, 2025 • 6 min read

Ice vs heat: when to use cold or heat for pain relief
Learn when to use ice or heat for pain relief, including for nerve pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, and general pain (plus safety tips to avoid making symptoms worse).
October 22, 2025 • 7 min read

TENS machine (TENS unit): how it works and side effects
TENS machine (TENS unit) basics: what it does, side effects, safety tips, and advice to help you understand when movement-based rehab is needed.
October 22, 2025 • 9 min read

Physical Therapy for Vertigo: Natural Relief in Movement
Learn how physical therapy can help relieve vertigo symptoms through expert-guided movement and balance exercises.
October 22, 2025

How women’s health physical therapy can reduce pelvic dysfunction
Discover how women’s health physical therapy supports lifelong strength, comfort, and confidence, and how Bloom by Sword Health makes pelvic care easier to access.
October 22, 2025

Pelvic therapy: What is it and how does it work?
Learn how pelvic therapy can reduce pain, discomfort, and bladder leaks to help women take back control of their day-to-day lives.
October 22, 2025

Women’s health benefits checklist for employers
Use this women’s health benefits checklist to design a modern, equitable plan. Learn what to include and see how digital care drives ROI.
October 22, 2025

Understanding pelvic pain anxiety (and how to help women recover)
Discover how pelvic floor dysfunction impacts mental health and how Bloom improves both physical and emotional outcomes for women with pelvic pain anxiety.
October 22, 2025

Benefits for government workers and federal employees: What’s covered and how to use them
Discover what benefits government employees and federal employees get, from health insurance to pensions. Learn how Sword PT may already be covered for you.
October 21, 2025

Benefits of value-based care for employers
See how value-based care improves health outcomes, delivers cost savings, and matches incentives for healthcare providers with measurable outcomes.
October 21, 2025

How to get buy-in from finance for digital MSK care
See how value-based insurance design and outcome-based MSK care deliver measurable ROI and better outcomes for health plans and employers.
October 21, 2025

The ROI boost of value-based health insurance design
See how value-based insurance design and outcome-based MSK care deliver measurable ROI and better outcomes for health plans and employers.
October 21, 2025
For employers
Workplace health advice
How digital physical therapy improves employee retention
Benefits that work keep people. Learn which health programs drive retention and how MSK support improves satisfaction, productivity, and culture.
October 24, 2025
GLP-1 employer healthcare costs: lower spend with better outcomes
Learn how GLP-1 programs raise costs and why movement is the key to protecting outcomes and lowering employer spend.
October 23, 2025
How to evaluate and select the best digital MSK vendors
Find out how to evaluate the best MSK healthcare provider for your company when there are so many choices.
October 24, 2025
Reduce MSK costs with more effective digital MSK care plans
Find out why employers and benefits buyers must make reducing MSK costs a priority, and why digital MSK plans offer stronger ROI.
October 24, 2025
Expert guidance
From the experts: Ask a physical therapist

Ask a PT: Does walking really help with pain?
Megan Hill, Doctor of Physical Therapy, details a walking plan that anyone with pain can manage.
August 13, 2020

Ask a PT: What Is Causing My Shoulder Pain?
Discover the five most common causes of shoulder pain and how to tell them apart.
November 1, 2023

Ask a PT: when is the best time to do my exercises?
Megan Hill, Dr. of Physical Therapy, explores how and when to fit exercise into your busy schedule.
February 11, 2021
Healthcare contributors
Meet Sword's expert authors

Vijay Yanamadala
Chief Medical Officer at Sword Health

Megan Hill
Director, Clinical Specialists

Morgan Hollis
Head of Clinical Strategy, Sword Pulse

Liz Santo
Senior Clinical Program Manager, Sword Bloom ·

Jennesa Atherton
Head of Clinical Affairs, Sword Bloom

Fernando Correia
SVP Clinical & Regulatory Affairs at Sword Health

