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2112 Broadway Street NE,
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Coon Rapids

8770 Springbrook Dr. NW,
Suite 106, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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Back Pain Management

Every day, millions of people deal with back pain worldwide. Let’s talk about what might be causing your discomfort, what we can do to help, and how you can get back to feeling great and moving freely
A physical therapist treating a back

Common Cause of Back Pain

Your back might be giving you grief for various reasons. For example, sometimes people just sleep wrong, or pull a muscle getting up off the floor from playing with their kids, or might be using incorrect form when working out.

Maybe you slipped on ice or tripped on a curb, got in a fender-bender, or took a hit on the sports field. Or perhaps it’s your daily grind – sitting too long, carrying too much body weight, or doing repetitive tasks.

As we get older, wear and tear can definitely play a part. The discs in your spine gradually start to deteriorate, and arthritis can creep in.

Here are some common culprits:

  • Ligament Sprain – Back ligaments help hold your spine together and keep it stable. They can get sprained when your back moves beyond its normal range motion and stretches them further than they’re used to
  • Muscle Strain – Overdo it with the heavy lifting or slouch too much, and you might cause tears in your back muscles.
  • Herniated Disc – Sometimes, the soft inner material of your discs pokes out, irritating nerves and causing pain.
  • Fractured Vertebrae – Trauma, osteoporosis, or other conditions can cause breaks in the bones of your spine.
  • Pinched Nerve – This happens when something squeezes or irritates a nerve, messing with its normal function and causing pain, discomfort, tingling and more.

    Back Pain Treatment

    Our expert team of physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, have a bunch of tricks up their sleeves to ease your back pain and get you moving again.

    Manual Therapy

    Joint mobilization
    Gentle movements to improve mobility in areas of the spine that are restricted, restoring normal joint mechanics and reducing stiffness.

    Soft tissue mobilization
    Techniques like massage and myofascial release may be used to release tension in muscles, ligaments and fascia focused around the spine.

    Trigger point therapy
    We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.

    Therapeutic Interventions

    Movement Analysis
    During movement analysis, our physical therapists analyze posture, balance, and other factors to help diagnose the root cause of your pain.

    Custom Rehab Programs
    We create personalized rehab plans to strengthen your muscles, boost your flexibility, and help you straighten up your posture.

    Postural Training
    We’ll give you the lowdown on Posture 101 – what is best for you right now? Should you stand? Should you sit? Both? Let us help you find the best postural changes for you.

    Back Pain Treatment Techniques

    Cupping
    Cupping involves placing cups on your skin to create suction to improve blood flow, ease muscle tension, and promote healing.

    Dry Needling
    This therapy uses needles to release knotted muscles or trigger points. Sometimes accompanied by electrical stimulation, using carefully controlled electrical pulses to ease muscle tension and dial down pain.

    Kinesiotaping
    Kinesiotaping supports and stabilizes muscles and joints using a specialized elastic tape. It’s applied directly to the skin over muscles or joints in specific patterns to provide support without restricting movement.

    Graston Technique
    Therapists use stainless steel instruments to find and work out tight spots and scar tissue in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

    Manual physical therapy for back pain

    The PRO Therapy Difference

    At PRO Therapy, our goal is to empower you to live a pain-free life by addressing the root causes of your back pain and providing comprehensive treatment tailored to your unique needs.

    If you’re suffering from back pain and stiffness, it’s easy to hope that it will go away on its own. You might think you just slept awkwardly, or it’s just a spasm, or that everyone your age has back pain.

    If you’re experiencing back pain and don’t know what caused it, everything you’ve tried isn’t working and you’re fed up – you’ve come to the right place. As a matter of fact, general back pain and sciatica are the most common concerns that we hear about at PRO Therapy.

    The difference between seeing one of our physical therapists and seeing your primary care doctor or another type of provider is that a Doctor of Physical Therapy is more specialized in assessing causes of pain and stiffness.

    In just a couple of sessions, we can often dial down your pain and stiffness and get you feeling better fast.

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    These 10 quick, easy steps can help end back pain and problems, all from the comfort of your own home. We highly recommend scheduling a consultation with a physical therapist.
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    See What Our Patients Are Saying

    Read our reviews from other people like you who came to see the physical therapy team – and left much healthier and happier.
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    Based on 330 reviews
    rob W.
    Good as new! Lily was wonderful. I’m always heading to see her if my body needs mending. Terrific experience all around!
    Trevor F.
    Dr. Lily is phenomenal at what she does and will get you fixed up right away. After working with her within months I was back at my strength levels and hit new PRs. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
    Liz R.
    I have struggled with back and hip pain for several years. ProTherapy is the first place that I found made consistent progress to healing. The combination of physical therapy and Stem Wave has made such a difference in my mobility and pain relief. The staff are so knowledgeable, kind, and put 100% of themselves into their work with patients. If you have been struggling to find relief from your pain, I would highly recommend trying ProTherapy
    Hy F.
    Lily, is extremely good at what she does. She's been vital in managing injuries during marathon prep and recovery from injuries. Highly recommend choosing PRO Therapy for your PT needs, especially if you're a runner.
    Ron D.
    I had a very good experience working with Dr. Kelvyn Van Laarhoven at Pro Therapy. I came to Pro Therapy with lingering soreness in my left hip area from hip replacement surgery 2.5 years ago. And I had a flare up of low back pain. Dr. Kelvyn worked with me and showed me how to do several exercises that helped resolve the hip and back issues. I do feel better. I had approximately 14 - 16 appointments over a 3 - 4 month period. I am very satisfied with the outcome of my PT, working with Dr. Kelvyn and Pro Therapy.
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    Kiersten S.
    Very welcoming staff! Dr. Lily was very detailed oriented and encouraging!
    Sofia Mulu W.
    The PRO Therapy has great people that are very knowledgeable, respectful and friendly whose utmost interest is their patient's wellbeing. That was my experience with PRO Therapy. I was able to openly talk about my fears and asked lots of questions which they listened patiently and attentively and responded in an utmost professionalism. I have come a long way from the time of my first therapy, I am doing very well now, and I am so grateful to PRO Therapy for their best treatment administered to me and the excellent and professional way I was treated.
    J
    Great experience with Pro Therapy they have been more than helpful and knowledgeable with my physical therapy needs and the staff is exceptional! Highly recommend!
    Mark N.
    I've had PT in many locations from many different providers. ProTherapy is the most upbeat group of EXPERT DPTs that will motivate, guide, and support you as you regain strength, flexibility or wherever you may be on your journey to greater health. And they are FUN!!
    ProTherapy has been a great partner for me through back and knee rehab along with pre- and post- hip replacement care. ProTherapy rocks!

    Dr. Lily is my PT hero! It's hard to say goodbye after so many issues addressed. But time to head out on my own knowing that ProTherapy will be there for me should I need them again.

    Thanks again to my ProTherapy PT family!