Lumbar Muscle Strain
An injury or irritation affecting the lower-back muscles and the movement required for everyday activities.
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Back Pain
From getting out of bed to picking up groceries, back pain can interrupt the simplest moments. Our approach focuses on the activities you want to do more comfortably.
At Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we listen to your concerns, assess your movement, and develop a plan around the activities that matter to you.
A Plan for Your Next ChapterYour movement. Your routine. Your goals.
Focused on Your Back
Get back to your everyday.
Back pain affects people differently. Tell us which positions and activities are difficult and what you want to get back to. Your evaluation helps us understand your movement, strength, and functional needs.
Your therapist discusses the movements that have become difficult, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving between positions. We review your relevant medical history and instructions and assess the movement, strength, and function needed for your goals.
Care may include individualized exercise, hands-on treatment when appropriate, and guidance for everyday movement. Your therapist progresses activities according to your needs rather than a fixed routine.
Tell us about your diagnosis, previous treatment, and any surgery or activity restrictions. Your plan is selected for your situation rather than a single routine for everyone with the same symptoms.
Your Rehabilitation Goals
A Plan for Your Back
Your therapist selects treatment according to your evaluation, medical guidance, and response to care.
Build strength for daily activities
We assess the movement and functional limitations relevant to your concerns.
Improve movement confidence
Your therapist chooses appropriate activities and progresses them within your restrictions.
Work toward comfortable sitting, standing, and lifting
Your progress and feedback help guide the next steps in your plan.
How We May Help
Treatment Selected for Your Needs
Mobility & Comfort
Hands-on care and movement exercises may be selected to address the limitations identified during your back evaluation.
Strength & Control
Guided activities develop the strength and movement control relevant to sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving between positions.
Everyday Function
Functional practice connects your rehabilitation to the daily activities affected by your back concerns.
Education & Progression
Your therapist explains the plan, reviews your response, and may recommend a personalized home program.
Before Your Appointment
Prepare for Your Visit
Bring your referral, relevant diagnostic or surgical information, current restrictions, and insurance or claim details. Comfortable clothing helps your therapist assess the area being treated.
- Share your diagnosis and medical instructions.
- Describe the activities you want to get back to.
- Bring any prescribed rehabilitation protocol.
- Arrive 15 minutes early for your first visit.
Your Questions, Answered
About Your Care
Do I need a diagnosis before contacting you?
You can call our office to discuss an evaluation and any referral or coverage requirements. Your symptoms alone do not identify a particular injury, so share any medical findings or instructions you have received.
Can I attend after surgery or a fracture?
When prescribed and medically appropriate, rehabilitation follows your surgeon’s or treating provider’s instructions, including movement and weight-bearing restrictions. Contact our office to discuss timing and required documentation.
Will the plan depend on my specific injury?
Yes. The diagnosis, severity, stage of recovery, and your goals can change the treatment approach. Your therapist reviews these factors with you.
How many visits will I need?
Your therapist discusses a recommended schedule after your evaluation. Coverage, referrals, and authorizations may also affect the approved visits.
Patient education: AAOS OrthoInfo. The examples above are general information, not an individual diagnosis.
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Your next chapter starts
with a first step.
Let’s work toward less pain, more movement, and a stronger you.