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Condition

Lower Back Pain & PT

PT is a first-line, evidence-based treatment for most low back pain.

What to expect

Assessment of movement, targeted exercise, manual therapy, and education — not just rest.

What the evidence says

Guidelines recommend active PT over imaging or opioids for most non-specific low back pain.

Educational summary, not medical advice. Evidence evolves — discuss options with a licensed provider.

When to see a physician

Numbness, leg weakness, or loss of bladder/bowel control is an emergency — seek care now.