NE Minneapolis

2112 Broadway Street NE,
Suite 195, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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.
    PRO Therapy
    Excellent
    5.0
    Based on 281 reviews
    Anthony H.
    Excellent Care! Personally Customized Therapy. Over the course of several months I had the privilege of receiving physical therapy from Dr. Lily Anderson, that was tailored to me and my specific ailments. Beyond the arch of progress through the treatment plan, each appointment was customized to my needs and ability of the day. She was able to help me have reduced pain, increased mobility and strength in all my areas of need. This amount of detailed attention was astounding. I felt truly cared for, and am filled with gratitude. Thank you Lily!
    Debbie E.
    I had 5 sessions of physical ther6with Dr Kelvin. This was my first experience. I felt listened to & he made every effort helpful my symptoms. I enjoyed the dry needeling experience. I have had some pain rein these 5 sessions and look forward to more progress with the exercises he gave me to do this winter while snowbirds. Clean clinic and friendly staff. Much appreciated. Thank you,Debra Erickson
    DAVID K.
    Martha K.
    Very helpful for recovering from pain and weakness and strengthening balance.
    Blake G.
    Noah K.
    Best PT ever.
    La C
    The best choice I made!.. I had initially gone to a different physical therapist connected with Mhealth after 2 visits I was unhappy with the service I received, decided to check out Pro-therapy.Pro-Therapy was exactly what I needed. I mainly worked with Dr.Ben, who was amazing at focusing on the problem, personalizing a therapy program. A program to achieve goals that were important to me. I would highly recommend Pro-Therapy!
    Matthew G
    Receiving therapy at PRO Therapy was a great experience. Dr. Lily used a variety of methods to effectively treat my injury and relieve my pain. She and everyone at PRO Therapy was very helpful, courteous, and welcoming.
    Richard H.
    I enjoy therapy with Lilly very much and benefitted from the experience
    Sarah B.
    Dr. Lily is the best PT I ever have. Pairing needling and cupping with bodywork is outstanding and unique. She is realistic in what I can do while working towards my goals.
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