Back Injuries

Back Injuries

Personalized Care for Back Pain and Spine Conditions

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Whether your symptoms began after lifting, an injury, repetitive strain, poor posture, or age-related changes, back pain can make it difficult to work, exercise, and enjoy everyday activities. Physical therapy can help relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve strength so you can return to an active lifestyle.

Common Back Conditions

Our physical therapists evaluate and treat a variety of back and spine conditions, including:

• Acute and chronic low back pain
• Sciatica
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Arthritis and degenerative disc disease
• Muscle strains and ligament sprains
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
• Post-surgical spine rehabilitation

Common Symptoms

Back conditions may cause:

• Pain in the lower, middle, or upper back
• Pain that radiates into the hips or legs
• Muscle tightness or spasms
• Stiffness and reduced flexibility
• Numbness, tingling, or weakness
• Difficulty bending, lifting, standing, or walking

How Physical Therapy Can Help Treat Back Injuries

Your physical therapist will perform a comprehensive evaluation to identify the source of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Treatment may include:

• Manual therapy to improve spinal mobility and reduce pain
• Therapeutic stretching and strengthening exercises
• Core stabilization and postural training
• Body mechanics and lifting education
• Flexibility and functional movement training
• Home exercise instruction to support long-term spine health

For patients recovering from spine surgery, we work closely with your surgeon and follow procedure-specific rehabilitation protocols throughout your recovery.

Why Choose Gainesville Physical Therapy

Our goal is to address the underlying cause of your back pain, not just the symptoms. By combining hands-on treatment with evidence-based exercise and education, we help restore function, reduce the risk of future injury, and get you back to the activities you enjoy.