NE Minneapolis

2125 E Hennepin Ave, Suite 300,
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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    Jonathan F.
    Over the summer I was dealing with lower leg injuries after trying to get back into distance running. I had been working towards completing the Twin Cities Marathon (16 years after my first marathon TCM). I was starting to think I would have to drop out but someone I knew referred me here and to Dr. Kelvyn. He shared that he thought the race was still in reach and worked me to in the final several weeks, and I'm proud to say I showed up healthy on race day and completed the 2026 TCM thanks to his help.
    Bob H.
    10/10 would recommend Kevin and the clinic. The PT is top notch and cutting edge. I had them use the Stemwave technology for my MCL sprain, and noticed a dramatic improvement after just one session, and consistent improvements after each of my next three sessions. Pro Therapy is much more cutting edge and sports medicine based than most other PTs. I’d highly recommend them!
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    I am so grateful to Dr. Lily and everyone at PRO Therapy for the exceptional care I received after my total knee replacement. Dr. Lily helped me not only recover, but also return to the activities I love and regain confidence in my fitness journey. Her approach is truly personalized. She is extremely knowledgeable, listens to your needs and goals, and knows exactly how to challenge and motivate you without pain/injury. She also recognizes when treatment needs to be adjusted. Her wonderful personality makes even the toughest days manageable and fun. The entire PRO Therapy staff is kind, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each patient. You feel cared for as an individual—not just another number. Having experienced physical therapy at large healthcare institutions, I can say PRO Therapy is a far superior experience: personal, attentive, and focused on your goals. I’m having my second total knee replacement next month and have already scheduled appointments with Dr. Lily. There is nowhere else I would want to be for my rehab and fitness journey. I wholeheartedly recommend and thank Dr. Lily and PRO Therapy!
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    Pro therapy is great! They quickly make you feel like a friend rather than a patient. Dr Kevin listens first then comes up with reasonable approaches to strengthen the root cause of my knee pain rather than a quick band aid type fix. The stem wave machine is also a godsend!
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