Back Pain & Spine Physical Therapy
Get lasting relief from lower back pain, sciatica, and disc problems.
Specialized treatment, personalized to you
Back pain is the most common reason people seek physical therapy — and one of the most treatable. Whether you are dealing with a sudden flare-up, sciatica shooting down your leg, or years of nagging stiffness, the right treatment plan can change everything.
Our therapists in Ridgewood and Forest Hills take the time to understand how your spine moves, then combine hands-on care with progressive exercise so you can lift, bend, and live without fear of your back giving out.
What we treat
- Lower back pain (acute and chronic)
- Sciatica and lumbar radiculopathy
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- SI joint dysfunction
- Muscle strains and spasms
- Post-surgical spine rehabilitation
Symptoms we help resolve
If any of these match what you are experiencing, our therapists can help identify the root cause and build a plan to fix it — not just manage it.
Select the symptoms you're experiencing:
How we get you better
Movement-Based Diagnosis
We identify the positions and movements that trigger your pain — and the ones that relieve it — to guide precise treatment.
Manual Therapy & Decompression
Hands-on mobilization and targeted techniques reduce pressure on irritated discs and nerves.
Core & Hip Strengthening
A strong, coordinated core is your spine's best protection. We build it progressively and safely.
Return-to-Activity Planning
From lifting mechanics to running progressions, we prepare you to return to everything you love doing.
< 48 hrs
Avg. wait for first appointment
12+
Insurance plans accepted
1-on-1
Every session, every time
2
Convenient Queens locations
How we treat this
We combine the following evidence-based treatments to address back & spine at its root cause.
Care close to home
Ridgewood
Forest Hills
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Sat: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We Accept Most Major Insurances
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Oxford
- EmblemHealth
- Anthem BCBS
- Healthfirst
- 1199SEIU
- Fidelis Care
- Wellcare
- MetroPlus
- Worker's Compensation
- No-Fault
Authorized Workers’ Compensation Providers
Frequently asked questions
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Elbow & Wrist
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Knee
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