Lower Back & Spine
Evidence-based care for back pain, radiating symptoms, stiffness, weakness, and return to activity.
Common symptoms and diagnoses treated
Acute or persistent low-back pain, radiating leg symptoms, spinal stiffness, weakness, work injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
How one-on-one physical therapy may help
One-on-one care combines explanation, graded movement, and progressive strengthening so you can return to activity with more confidence.
This information is educational and does not replace an individual evaluation or medical advice. Seek urgent medical care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Activities that may be difficult
Sitting, standing, walking, sleeping, bending, lifting, working, exercising, and caring for family.
What the evaluation may examine
Spine and hip mobility, strength, nerve sensitivity, balance, lifting mechanics, and the positions or activities connected to symptoms.
Treatment approaches may include
Education and symptom-management strategies
Graded mobility and strengthening
Hands-on care when helpful
Lifting, work, and exercise progression
Postoperative rehabilitation
Following spine surgery, rehabilitation respects medical precautions and gradually restores walking tolerance, mobility, strength, lifting capacity, and daily function.
Questions about this type of care
Should I avoid movement when my back hurts?
Complete rest is rarely the long-term answer. The evaluation helps identify safe movement and a graded plan appropriate for your symptoms.
Can therapy help radiating leg symptoms?
It may. The physical therapist can assess nerve sensitivity, spinal and hip movement, strength, and signs that may require medical follow-up.
Written for patient education and clinically reviewed by Ryan Dooley, DPT.
Let’s understand what is limiting you.
Request a call to discuss one-on-one physical therapy in Palatine, or call 847-686-3962.