Symptom behavior
We map the positions, movements, and loads that increase or settle the pain.
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Low Back Physical Therapy
GET YOUR BACK MOVING AGAIN
One-on-one physical therapy for back pain that affects lifting, sitting, work, running, training, or sleep.
Start Here
START WITH WHAT SETS IT OFF.
Back pain can make simple decisions feel complicated. We start with the positions, loads, and parts of your day that reliably change the symptoms.
The plan builds motion, strength, and tolerance for the work you need to do. That may mean sitting through a workday, picking up your child, lifting from the floor, or returning to hard training.
Common Presentations
THIS MAY SOUND FAMILIAR
A low back evaluation can help when pain keeps changing how you move or train.
- Pain during bending, lifting, squatting, or deadlifting
- Symptoms after sitting, driving, or standing for a long time
- A flare that returns whenever training volume rises
- Back pain with running, rotation, or repeated work
What We Assess
TEST THE BACK IN CONTEXT.
We look at symptom behavior, motion, strength, nerve signs, and the task you need to regain.
Motion and strength
The spine, hips, trunk, and legs may all affect the task in front of you.
Nerve screen
Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness into the leg changes the exam and the next step.
Daily workload
Work, sitting, lifting, training, sleep, and recovery help explain why symptoms change.
The Rehab Process
BUILD ENOUGH CAPACITY FOR THE THING YOU WANT TO DO.
01
SETTLE THE FLARE
Find positions and loads you can tolerate without shutting down all activity.
02
REBUILD STRENGTH
Progress the back, hips, trunk, and legs according to the task you need.
03
RETURN TO LOAD
Bring back heavier lifting, longer days, running, or sport until the plan holds up.
Some symptoms need urgent care.
New loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin, rapidly worsening weakness, or severe pain after major trauma needs urgent medical evaluation.
Common Questions
BEFORE YOU START
Do I need an MRI before physical therapy?
Many people can start with a clinical evaluation. Imaging may help when trauma, weakness, medical history, or lack of progress suggests it could change the plan.
Should I stop lifting?
Often we can keep some training in place. We adjust the range, weight, volume, or exercise choice while rebuilding what the painful task requires.
What if the pain travels into my leg?
Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness into the leg needs a nerve screen. We will recommend medical follow-up when the pattern calls for it.
NOT SURE WHAT THIS NEEDS?
Book a free consultation and tell us what is getting in the way. We will help you choose the right first step.
Choose your clinic
READY TO TALK?
Choose the clinic closest to you and book directly with its physical therapist.
