Low Back Pain
The most common musculoskeletal complaint — and one of the most treatable.
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Most cases are mechanical — caused by movement patterns, deconditioning, or specific structural issues — and respond very well to evidence-based PT. Acute episodes often resolve in 2–6 weeks; chronic patterns may take longer but typically improve substantially.
Understanding
What is Low Back Pain?
Low back pain has many sources — disc, joint, muscle, nerve, or movement-pattern related. Most don't have a single 'lesion' to fix; they involve coordinated dysfunction across multiple structures. The diagnostic picture matters less than identifying the movement patterns and triggers driving symptoms.
Our PT Approach
How we treat Low Back Pain
Evidence-based treatment progressed at your pace, with the goal of durable improvement — not just short-term symptom relief.
Typical Recovery Timeline
Acute low back pain: most cases resolve in 2–6 weeks. Chronic low back pain (>3 months): meaningful improvement typically within 8–16 weeks of structured PT.
Therapists who treat Low Back Pain
Services we use to treat Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain — FAQs
Should I get an MRI?
Usually not for first-time low back pain without red flags. MRIs often show changes that don't match the symptoms and can lead to unnecessary treatment. We image when conservative care doesn't work or when red flags emerge.
How long until I'm pain-free?
Most acute episodes are dramatically better in 2–4 weeks. Chronic patterns take longer — typically 8–16 weeks for meaningful change.
Related Conditions
Herniated Disc
Treatment for disc bulges causing nerve compression, pain, and limited mobility through targeted exercises and manual therapy.
Sciatica
Specialized therapy to relieve sciatic nerve pain radiating from the low back through the leg using evidence-based interventions.
Spinal Stenosis
Programs to improve mobility and reduce symptoms caused by narrowing of the spinal canal.
Get expert PT for Low Back Pain
One-on-one care with a doctor of physical therapy. Same-week new patient slots typically available.