Low Back Pain

Low back pain is the most common reason why people miss work, stop exercising, and stop being able to perform hobbies.  Although pain can be intense, research suggests low back pain is best addressed with physical activity, exercise and activity modifications. 

At Back in Action Physical Therapy, our therapists are highly educated and experienced in treatment of low back pain.   We can assist in the acute flare up to the chronic low back pain and post-operative rehabilitation of the low back.    

Common Low Back Pain Diagnoses we treat  

• Sciatica (pain down your leg) 
• Degenerative disc disease  
• Osteoarthritis of the spine  
• Degenerative joint disease 
• Spinal stenosis 
• Facet joint irritation  
• Herniated disc  
• Spondylosis 
• Spondylolisthesis 
• Scoliosis 
• Muscle strains 
• Chronic pain  
• Fibromyalgia 
• Trauma to the back  

Symptoms of Low Back Pain we treat 

These symptoms are wide ranging and can be coming from the lower back conditions above.

• Pain in the hip (and buttocks) which can be referred from the back 
• Pain in the low back that can feel sharp, dull or achy, and tight  
• Sciatic pain (nerve pain into the hip and leg, even into the foot) 
• Numbness and tingling  
• Shooting pain  
• Muscle spasms  
• Stiffness in the back  
• Tightness in the back 
• Weakness in the legs stemming from low back pain  

How can Physical Therapy Help with your back pain? 

A physical therapist can guide you through the recovery by assisting in the following: 

• Educating you on what is and what is not appropriate activity and exercise to do  
• Find out your causes of low back pain and how to address these with conservative treatment 

These treatments may include:

• Joint mobilizations 
• Dry needling 
• Stability exercises 
• Mobility exercises  
• Activity modifications 
• Education on proper ergonomics, assessing your form with daily routine 
• Assess strength and mobility through a screen to determine the cause of your pain, not just treatment of the symptoms of your back pain.   
• Providing hands on treatment, prescribing exercises, assessing your movement patterns 
• Create a plan to safely and effectively get you back to your prior activities without pain 

Our goal at Back in Action Physical Therapy is to alleviate your low back pain by addressing the root causes of the pain, not just treat the symptoms. We want to improve your quality of life and get you back to what you enjoy doing !