At Iron PT, you won’t get a cookie-cutter plan. You’ll get one-on-one care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy who listens, evaluates thoroughly, and builds a program around your goals.
Whether your back pain comes from everyday wear and tear, a sports injury or recovery after surgery, we use the latest hands-on techniques, strength training and movement strategies to get you back to doing what you love.
Physical Therapy for Back Pain & Back Surgery
Back pain doesn’t have one cause, so it shouldn’t have one treatment.
Life After Back Pain: A Mother’s Story of Recovery
How Our Patients Beat Back Pain
Meredith, Teacher & Mom
After months of forgetting what it's like to feel "normal," I now know what a day is like without back pain. I appreciate your patience, positive attitude, and the push I needed to get over my fear and back into shape. My kids think they have their old mom back.
J.C., Triathlete
2 days before my Ironman event, my back was just a mess. I met Dr. Geno Mayes at the expo and he spent about 15 minutes getting me back together again.
By the time he was done I could touch my toes again... I have no doubt that he saved my race.
Chris, Dad & Athlete
I was nervous during my first session, but my DPT quickly made me feel comfortable and pushed me past my mental roadblocks. I am happy to say that I now pick my kids up on a daily basis, and I actively coach my daughter’s soccer team.
Did you know?
Studies show that physical therapy can provide the same results as lumbar spinal stenosis surgery, with fewer risks and a faster return to normal life.
Why does my back hurt?
Sports injury
Herniated disc
Compressed disc
Protruding disc
Degenerative disc disease
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal deformities
Sciatica (sciatic nerve pain)
Spinal stenosis
Radiculopathy
Spine trauma
Fractures
Psoriatic arthritis
Spondylitis
Back surgery
Poor posture
Types of Back Pain
Acute – Back pain lasting less than 3 months
Recurrent – Acute back pain symptoms come back
Chronic – Back pain lasting longer than 3 months
Signs & Symptoms of Back Pain
Lower back pain
Upper back pain
Muscle ache in back
Back pain while walking or back pain while running
Shooting or stabbing pain in back
Back pain that radiates down one or both legs
Back pain that gets worse with bending or lifting
Back pain that causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both legs
Back pain that gets better when reclining or laying down.
Back pain and/or pressure in the back, hip, leg(s), foot/feet
Back pain that can be throbbing, aching, shooting, sharp, dull, or burning
Lower back hurts when bending or rotating
Numbness or tingling in the back, hip(s), leg(s), or feet
Back pain increases when coughing, sneezing, reaching, or sitting
Unable to stand up straight; being "stuck" in a position such as stooped forward
Back hurts or sharp grabbing back pain when getting up from a chair
Back hurts while sitting or standing
Back hurts after sleeping or while lying down
Back pain that is worse in the morning
Back hurts during exercise
Back hurts between shoulder blades
Limping when walking
Back pain in lower right side or back pain in lower left side