In-home physical therapy for back pain
Ease stiffness, build support for your spine and get back to bending, lifting and walking with more comfort, without leaving home.
How in-home physical therapy can help
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a physical therapist. Sometimes it follows a lift or a twist; often it builds slowly from long hours sitting, less activity or changes that come with age.
At home, your therapist can see exactly how you get out of bed, sit at your table, pick things up from the floor and climb your stairs, and help you change the movements that tend to aggravate your back.
- Gentle mobility work to reduce stiffness
- Core and hip strengthening to support the spine
- Safer ways to bend, lift and carry in your own home
- Advice on sitting, sleeping positions and daily pacing
- A short home exercise plan you can keep up with
What a 45-minute session may include
- A check of pain, posture and how you move
- Hands-on techniques where appropriate
- Guided exercises you'll practice with your therapist
- Practice of tricky daily tasks like getting in and out of bed
Who this is for: People with ongoing or recurring low or mid-back pain, stiffness after sitting, or back pain that makes clinic visits hard.
Every plan is based on an individual evaluation by a licensed physical therapist. Results vary from person to person, and physical therapy isn't right for every condition.
Questions about back pain
Should I rest or keep moving with back pain?
For many types of back pain, staying gently active helps more than bed rest, but it depends on the cause. Your therapist will help you find the right balance. Seek medical care urgently for back pain with numbness in the groin area, new bladder or bowel problems, fever, or after a significant fall.
Do I need imaging before starting?
Often not. Many people start physical therapy without an X-ray or MRI. Your therapist will tell you if your symptoms suggest you should see a doctor first.
Ready for a session at home?
Tell us what's going on and where you live. A care coordinator will call to match you with a licensed physical therapist and confirm a time.