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Back Pain

Whether you are a weekend warrior, an extreme athlete or somewhere in between there is a strong chance you will eventually have to deal with back pain.

Unfortunately you do not have to be physically active to fall victim to a back injury. Activities such as sitting in front of a computer, slipping on a wet floor, sneezing or even crawling into bed at night can put your back at risk for an injury.

Although most of the time back pain is brought on by excessive lifting, by overuse, a new activity or an accident, other times back pain can be brought on by a pinched nerve, such as in a herniated disc. However the back pain is sustained, we can help.

Our physical therapy for back pain can help relieve your symptoms by using manual therapy techniques, modalities and by teaching you stretching and strengthening exercises. Our physical therapists can also teach you proper sleeping positions, proper lifting techniques and help you learn to take care of your overall back health so your back pain can go away and stay away.

Engaging in physical therapy for back pain can help you return to a healthy active life sooner. Our physical therapists are prepared to treat all forms of back pain, regardless of cause.

Common diagnoses associated with back pain, all successfully treated with physical therapy:

  • Herniated Disc
  • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
  • Low Back Strain/Sprain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Diseases

Who Benefits From Spine Care at RET?

Patients who have acute and chronic low-back and neck pain, muscle-tension headaches, pain extending into the arms or legs, general arthritic spine complaints, lumbar spinal stenosis, and work-related spine pain may benefit from physical therapy at RET. In addition, post-surgery physical therapy is critical for successful and faster recovery from operations such as laminectomy and fusion.

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Back Pain Treatment 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 – Northwest 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 – Northwest Physical Therapy

135 West Fairhaven Avenue
Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233
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Issaquah

6520 226th PL SE Ste 201
Issaquah, WA 98027
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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 – Northwest 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 Therapy

3801 5th St. Southeast
Suite 220
Puyallup, WA 98374
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Puyallup, WA – Sunrise Physical Therapy

17528 Meridian Avenue East
Suite 205
Puyallup, WA 98375
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Redmond, WA Physical Therapy

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

709 Cook Road
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
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Snoqualmie

7713 Center Blvd SE Ste 160
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
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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 typical order for physical therapy will ask for 2-3 visits per week for 4-6 weeks. Sometimes the order will specify something different. What generally happens is for the first 2-3 weeks, we recommend 3x per week. This is because it will be the most intensive portion of your treatment. After that, it is common to taper to 2x weekly, based on your level of function and progress.

  • Yes. Physical therapy works based on the science of how the body rebuilds and heals. The biggest killer of progress is inconsistency. We recommend adhering to your prescribed sessions agreed upon in your PT Eval to achieve desired results.

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Hear from patients that reclaimed their lives.

Michelle has been amazing to work with. She quickly diagnosed the root cause of the issues that continued to plague me after recovering from hip replacement surgery that other PT's (different companies) could not. She listens, is creative, resourceful, and very knowledgeable. Everyone at the clinic is always very professional and interested in our progress.

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Conrac

RET Patient

Attentive, responsive, pleasant in communication, knowledgeable staff. I got good results in a short time. Thankful to Dr. Andrew for useful information and for a program of exercises.

5 stars

Elena

RET Patient

Doug Free, the manager at Mercer Island Physical Therapy, has a PhD in PT, and is an amazing diagnostic doctor who explains why a specific injury occurred. He also does fabulous work on your body. His entire staff is knowledgeable and excellent therapists. 

5 stars

Gary

RET Patient

I saw Anne at 7 weeks post ulnar nerve transposition. I’ve made more progress in 1 week with her than I did in those first 7.  She is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on current research.  I'd feel very good about sending my family and friends her way!

5 stars

Holli

RET Patient

Kelly is amazing! I felt very comfortable and she asked all of the right questions, was super friendly, and knows exactly how to help. I always leave feeling so much better, and confident that if I do my exercises, I will heal!

5 stars

Kelsey

RET Patient

I started PT after a car accident. The staff was extremely helpful not just with injuries from the accident, but also other issues that had been bothering me. They are very good at communicating problems and solutions and are friendly to boot. Can’t recommend enough.

5 stars

Kevin

RET Patient

I have been going to Summit Therapy for a shoulder problem. I've made steady progress and have gotten much pain relief. The staff is very friendly and great to work with. I recently had a sudden problem of vertigo. My therapist knew exactly what to do and performed a treatment that stopped the dizziness.

5 stars

Patricia

RET Patient
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