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Back Physical Therapyin Seattle, Tacoma, and surrounding cities

Physical Therapy plays an important role not only in treating persistent or recurrent low back pain, but also in prevention and risk reduction of future occurrences. If you have experienced low back pain, you are not alone. Approximately one quarter of Americans report experiencing low back pain within the past 3 months at any given time. Low back pain often occurs due to overuse, strain or injury. This includes too much bending, twisting, lifting, and even too much sitting.

How Can You Prevent Low Back Pain?

  • Keep your back, stomach, and leg muscles strong and flexible. Maintain a regular fitness regimen – staying active can help prevent injuries!
  • Don’t slouch – keep good posture! Keeping your body in alignment allows it to be more efficient when you move.
  • Ask for help or use an assistive device to lift heavy objects. If you are lifting something heavy, keep the load close to your body.
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Back Physical Therapy Locations

Arlington, WA Physical Therapy

103 E 3rd St
Suite 200
Arlington, WA 98223
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Auburn, WA – Lakeland Hills Physical Therapy

1620 Lake Tapps Parkway SE
Suite 115
Auburn, WA 98092
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Auburn, WA Physical Therapy

801 Auburn Way North
Suite E
Auburn, WA 98002
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Bellevue, WA – Crossroads Physical Therapy

1299 156th Ave NE
Suite 125
Bellevue, WA 98007
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Bellevue, WA Physical & Hand Therapy

11711 NE 12th St.
Suite 3A
Bellevue, WA 98005
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Bellingham, WA Physical Therapy

814 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Bothell, WA Physical Therapy

19110 Bothell Way NE
Suite 203
Bothell, WA 98011
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Burien, WA – Physical & Hand Therapy

275 SW 160th
Suite 105
Burien, WA 98166
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Burlington, WA Physical Therapy

135 West Fairhaven Avenue
Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
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Kirkland, WA – Physical Therapy

12910 Totem Lake Blvd NE
Suite 105
Kirkland, WA 98034
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Lake Stevens, WA Physical Therapy

925 Frontier Circle East
Suite 100
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
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Lynnwood, WA Physical Therapy

19217 36th Avenue W.
Suite 102
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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Marysville, WA – Smokey Point Physical Therapy

17020 Twin Lakes Ave.
Suite C101
Marysville, WA 98271
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Mercer Island, WA Physical Therapy

7900 SE 28th St
Suite 102
Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Mount Vernon, WA Physical Therapy

110 North Laventure Road
Suite A
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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North Bend, WA Physical Therapy

400 Main Ave S
North Bend, WA 98045
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Puyallup, WA – Meridian Physical Therapy

1707 3rd St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
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Puyallup, WA – Summit Physical & Hand Therapy

3801 5th St. Southeast
Suite 220
Puyallup, WA 98374
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Redmond, WA Physical & Hand Therapy

15600 Redmond Way NE
Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
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Seattle, WA – Northgate Physical & Hand Therapy

10564 5th Ave NE
Ste 205
Seattle, WA 98125
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Seattle, WA – South Lake Union Physical Therapy

1000 Dexter Avenue North
Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98109
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Seattle, WA – University District Physical Therapy

906 NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
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Sedro Woolley, WA Physical Therapy

709 Cook Road
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
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Woodinville, WA – Hand Therapy & Physical Therapy

14229 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd.
Suite #025
Woodinville, WA 98072
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • You should wear loose clothes that make it easy to move. We also recommend sneakers. Workout clothes will work, but any comfortable clothing will work fine. Plan on giving your therapist access to your area of concern. The less your clothes restrict your movement and the more comfortable you are, the better. Shorts, yoga pants, or athletic/loose fitting pants and a tee shirt are all good options.

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