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Most Americans will experience back pain. The good news is that most cases of low back pain are not serious and will respond well to conservative treatments such as treatment by a physical therapist.
Physical therapists are movement experts. They improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. You can contact a physical therapist directly for an evaluation. To find a physical therapist in your area, visit Find a PT.
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- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
- Degenerative Disk Disease
- Herniated Disk
- Spinal Stenosis
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5 Common Myths About Low Back Pain
Nearly all adults will experience low back pain at some point. Physical therapists dispel five common myths about low back pain and treatment.
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Recommended Treatments for Low Back Pain
Over any three months, about 25% of Americans will have low back pain, but treatment for low back pain often fails to reflect research-backed guidelines. So what are the best approaches to treating back pain?
Did You Know?
Early Physical Therapy Can Be Cost-Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. A recent study suggests there's no reason to delay physical therapy that might relieve the pain.
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Five Reasons to Choose Physical Therapy Early for Pain
If you experience an injury or develop pain, seeing a physical therapist early can help you address and manage your symptoms.
Additional Low Back Pain Content
Oct 5, 2023 | Open Access
Curious about how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help people maintain or restore quality of life? This video explains.
Sep 26, 2023 | Open Access
Researchers calculated the economic value of choosing physical therapy and found it outperforms other treatment options for a wide range of conditions. Watch now to learn more.
Sep 19, 2023 | Did You Know?
Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat low back pain according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.
June 29, 2023 | Guide
Almost everyone will experience low back pain it at some point. For some, it returns or hangs on and can decrease quality of life. Physical therapists help people with low back pain improve or restore mobility and reduce their pain.
May 6, 2022 | Health Tips
Cycling is a repetitive activity, that can lead to discomfort or pain. If you have pain related to cycling, you might have a bike fit problem. These tips from physical therapists can help you address bike fit problems and prevent injury.