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Back Physical TherapyIn Portland & 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

Battle Ground, WA

1902 SW 9th Avenue
#101
Battle Ground, WA 98604
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Bend-South, OR Physical Therapy

61470 S. Highway 97
Suite 3B
Bend, OR 97702
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Camas, WA Physical Therapy

3400 Southeast 196th Avenue
Suite 101
Camas, WA 98607
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Canby, OR Physical Therapy

308 North Ivy Street
Canby, OR 97013
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Estacada, OR Physical Therapy

372 S Broadway St
Estacada, OR 97023
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Gresham, OR Physical Therapy

25500 Southeast Stark Street
Suite 103
Gresham, OR 97030
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Oregon City, OR Physical Therapy

1630 South Beavercreek Road
Suite A
Oregon City, OR 97045
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Portland, OR – Gateway Physical Therapy

1307 NE 102nd Avenue
Suite T-1
Portland, OR 97220
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Prineville, OR Physical Therapy

1470 NE 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
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Redmond, OR Physical Therapy

450 NW Greenwood Avenue
Redmond, OR 97756
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Ridgefield, WA Physical Therapy

4318 S. Settler Drive
Suite 110
Ridgefield, WA 98642
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Sherwood, OR Physical Therapy

16555 SW 12th Street
Suite G
Sherwood, OR 97140
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Tualatin, OR Physical Therapy

19767 Southwest 72nd Ave
Suite 105
Tualatin, OR 97062
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Vancouver, WA – East Physical Therapy

1900 NE 162nd Ave
Suite B-101
Vancouver, WA 98684
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Vancouver, WA – Salmon Creek Physical Therapy

2415 Northeast 134th Street
Suite 201
Vancouver, WA 98686
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Vancouver, WA – West Physical Therapy

100 East 33rd Street
Suite 204
Vancouver, WA 98663
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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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