IS LOWER BACK PHYSICAL THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Lower back pain comes with many symptoms, especially for high-performing athletes who constantly push themselves. At MOTIVNY, your physical therapists will always take a holistic approach. We assess your body as a whole to treat your current symptoms and prevent further injury for the entire body.
If you’re wondering whether lower back physical therapy is right for you, check out some of the most common symptoms we treat:
IMMOBILITY
Lower back problems often lead to difficulty performing mobility movements like bending over, taking the stairs or running.
PAIN
Pain can be widely variable depending on the source of the pain, from chronic diffuse pain to acute movement-specific pain.
DISCOMFORT
Finding positions of comfort when sitting, standing, or lying down can often be elusive when dealing with a back injury, leading to prolonged exhaustion and frustration.
DISRUPTION
Your day-to-day activities might be disrupted, including working, exercising, and socializing.
"I met David and Luke over 8 years ago due to my unfortunate many injuries and have been seeing David for Physical Therapy. MOTIVNY has state-of-the-art/cutting edge equipment, the space is always very clean, lots of light, and full of great energy. The entire team is very professional, friendly and feels more like a hangout vibe than a PT sterile session. David is my guy, my therapist, trainer, body guru and simply really knows his craft."
Joe A.
"You don't feel like you're at a physical therapy studio. You feel like you are in a boutique spa that happens to have expert PTs and coaches."
Holland M.
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Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Your physical therapist won’t just target your lower back pain. They’ll take the time to assess your unique situation and discover what might be causing your pain, how to alleviate it, and how to prevent further sports injuries. Some common back pain causes that your therapist might specialize in are:
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Arthritis
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Bulging, ruptured, or herniated disc
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Degenerative joint or disc disease
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Chronic low back pain
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Exercise related
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Facet joint pain
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Lumbar radiculopathy
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Muscle or ligament strain
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Osteoporosis
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Scoliosis
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Spinal stenosis
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Spondylosis or spondylolisthesis
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Stress fracture
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Sacroiliac dysfunction or sprain
...And more. Whatever your pain source is, our best-in-class New York physical therapists are skilled in every area and will take the time to treat you where you need it (and beyond).
MOTIVNY’s Approach to Lower Back Physical Therapy
Manual lower back physical therapy is a hands-on approach focusing on deeply working your joints and tissues without machinery.
We use various manual physical therapy techniques, to treat athletes holistically and examine every possibility without solely focusing on one injury. Check out our FAQ section to see what types of techniques we use.
Plus, you can work with our elite coaches to complement your physical therapy with one-on-one training.
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain
SAY GOODBYE TO SYMPTOMS
Alleviate acute pain and constant discomfort.
IMPROVE MOBILITY
Recover from sports injuries and gain a better range of motion and stability.
GET BACK TO NORMAL LIFE
Resume your daily activities and exercise routine.
"Luke and team are equipped to deal with any injury you may have. Friendly staff, clean and modern gym, and strength plans that extend beyond the visit. I’ve recommended friends and family, and if you’re in need, encourage you to check it out."
Eric J.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re here to answer any questions you have about lower back physical therapy. If you want even more information, check out: Physical Therapy 101: The Ultimate Guide to All Things PT.
What kind of techniques do you use for lower back physical therapy?
We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of manual physical therapy best practices and techniques. , Your therapist might also treat you with:
- Manual traction
- Targeted massage
- Exercise therapy
- Heat/cold therapy
- Joint mobilization
- Custom training program
- Pain modulation techniques
- Postural awareness and symptom management
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Functional Release manual therapy
- Myofascial decompression and cupping
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Functional Range Conditioning exercise therapy
- Rocktape kinesiotaping
- VALD Force Plate plyometric testing
- VALD Isometric strength testing
- Pain modulation techniques
- Customized home exercise programs through the MOTIVNY app
Will you only treat my lower back?
No! Our approach is about looking at YOU, not just your lower back pain. We believe a holistic treatment that assesses and manages the “why” behind your low back pain is the way to not just resolve your pain but to keep it from coming back.
Where can I find pricing and insurance information?
You can visit the FAQ section at the bottom of our Physical Therapy page for more information on pricing, insurance, and referrals. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions; we’re here to help.
How do I make an appointment?
Click the Book Now button in the upper right-hand corner!
What sort of patients do you work with?
We have the expertise to see patients with any musculoskeletal or neurological injuries, as well as post-op surgical procedures.
We most commonly see athletes, both recreational and professional, adolescent and adult. We pride ourselves in our ability to bridge the gap between rehab and performance, and get our patients back to their preferred fitness activities better than before they got injured.