Introduction to Lower Back

Low Back Physical Therapy in North Aurora, Batavia and Aurora

Welcome to the Physical Therapy Advantage patient resource for low back pain.

If you suffer from lower back pain, there is no reason why you do have to banish yourself to the bell tower at Notre Dame a la Quasimodo.  In fact, we have designed this portion of our site with you in mind.

Whether you have lower back pain because of a herniated disc, osteoarthritis, or any other issue that is seriously impairing your outlook on life and your happiness, worry no more.  We aim to provide a solution to you and to your problem, as well as supply information that will help you stay healthy and pain free after your injury is corrected.

After all, there is no reason for you to live life hunched over in pain, there is too much to see, feel and experience when you are able to stand tall.

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Lumbar Spine Anatomy

Lower Back Issues

Lower Back Surgery

FAQs

Hear from some of our patients who we treated for Back Pain
Joe and his Team are fabulous, knowledgeable and friendly. I came to this practice following major spinal surgery, and I am so pleased with the care I received. I appreciate the level of expertise and...
 Joe and his Team are fabulous, knowledgeable and friendly. I came to this practice following major spinal surgery, and I am so pleased with the care I received. I appreciate the level of expertise and care at a smaller independently owned clinic. I recommend Physical Therapy Advantage without reservation for your PT needs. Although Joe was my main provider, I had occasion two work with the two other PTs. Both were excellent! You won’t be disappointed if you give Physical Therapy Advantage a call for your needs. They will listen and provide you with excellent care that goes beyond your scheduled sessions. The front desk staff is courteous and respectful, too. This practice is professional, and I’m glad I followed a friend’s recommendation to give it a try! 
Sara M
North Aurora, IL
Joe King and the staff at Physical Therapy Advantage are terrific. After two total hip replacements and spinal decompression surgery, I had been through several Physical Therapy experiences. My most...
 Joe King and the staff at Physical Therapy Advantage are terrific. After two total hip replacements and spinal decompression surgery, I had been through several Physical Therapy experiences. My most recent surgery brought me to Joe and for the first time, I’m confident that Joe’s diagnosis and plan, will put me on the path to pain free independence. I’m grateful to have found Joe and his Team and give them my highest recommendation. 
Mike G
North Aurora, IL
Working with Christine, Joe and the staff at PTA has been a life saver. They have helped me with neck pain from a bulging disk and taught me skills to help strengthen my neck. I highly recommend...
 Working with Christine, Joe and the staff at PTA has been a life saver. They have helped me with neck pain from a bulging disk and taught me skills to help strengthen my neck. I highly recommend this facility even if you live outside the North Aurora area...worth the drive. I will definitely recommend their services and use in the future. Thank you all again for everything over these past several months. Michelene P 
M P
North Aurora, IL
I recently had back surgery to decompress a nerve that had been compressed for several years along with addressing some spinal stenosis issues.  Once things were sufficiently healed I started working...
 I recently had back surgery to decompress a nerve that had been compressed for several years along with addressing some spinal stenosis issues.  Once things were sufficiently healed I started working with the folks at Physical Therapy Advantage.  They are an amazing group.  They listen to you, adjust their approach as-needed, pay attention to the whole picture, and give clear instruction.  I believe that working with them has helped me to heal faster, gain strength without reinjuring myself, and further improved the outcome of the sugery.  I would encourage anyone seeking the help of a physical thrapist to give Physical Therapy Advantage a call. 
Teresa L
North Aurora, IL
Joe and his staff at Physical Therapy Advantage are fantastic. I’ve been a client twice and had a great experience both times.The first time was due to severe low back pain (with spinal arthritis...
 Joe and his staff at Physical Therapy Advantage are fantastic. I’ve been a client twice and had a great experience both times.The first time was due to severe low back pain (with spinal arthritis and a herniated disc as the primary causes) about five years ago. It had gotten bad enough that I was barely able to crawl, let alone stand up or walk. I saw my primary care doctor and a neurosurgeon and had an epidural steroid injection for the pain before being prescribed physical therapy to see if it helped. It did! Joe was able to figure out what was out of alignment and why, and I was pain-free in a just a few months.I recently had some pain again in my hip and low back and decided to skip the shots and doctor visits and just head straight to physical therapy. I went back to Physical Therapy Advantage since my experience the first time was so good. The second time was just as good - I’m all fixed up just a few months later and have a home stretching and exercise routine to prevent future problems (which I’m about to do after posting this!).Joe is great at diagnosing and explaining exactly what is wrong and how the exercises and stretches he recommends will work to fix it. He and his staff are also positive and friendly. I hope that I won’t have a need for more physical therapy any time soon, but if I ever do, I’ll be seeing Joe again. 
Eric B
North Aurora, IL
Can’t say enough about PTA. The team is very friendly and so encouraging. Joe/ Christine and Greg helped me get relief from from 3 years of low back pain and clearly explained what I needed to do to...
 Can’t say enough about PTA. The team is very friendly and so encouraging. Joe/ Christine and Greg helped me get relief from from 3 years of low back pain and clearly explained what I needed to do to get strong. Their knowledge of therapy services was outstanding. Thank you for making a difference in my life! I would definitely come back here if I ever need PT services again. 
Nancy F
North Aurora, IL
After a painful back injury, PTA helped immensely in my recovery! I went from limited strength and range of motion to good as new in just a few weeks! I highly recommend them, and I would go back in a...
 After a painful back injury, PTA helped immensely in my recovery! I went from limited strength and range of motion to good as new in just a few weeks! I highly recommend them, and I would go back in a heartbeat if/when I need help in the future! 
Chris W
North Aurora, IL
I am happy to recommend Physical Therapy Advantage! Joe and his team are competent, professional, and most importantly kind and caring. Joe is very thorough in his evaluation of you and creates a...
 I am happy to recommend Physical Therapy Advantage! Joe and his team are competent, professional, and most importantly kind and caring. Joe is very thorough in his evaluation of you and creates a personalized routine to support your individual needs. He explains the proper techniques to you and watches to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly, offering suggestions if needed. He checks in with you to assess progress and answers any questions or concerns. I was very pleased with my progress working with Joe on some low back issues. I was able to resume activities I had stopped due to discomfort and feel confident that I have some new tools in my toolbox to help me in the future. 
Eileen O
North Aurora, IL
Quality. Caring. Professional. Community driven. Physical Therapy Advantage stands as a shining star in the North Aurora area. I previously worked there as an aide and was blown away by the amount of...
 Quality. Caring. Professional. Community driven. Physical Therapy Advantage stands as a shining star in the North Aurora area. I previously worked there as an aide and was blown away by the amount of care and professionalism Joe, Julie, and the Team carried themselves with. Years later I am now returning as a client for my shoulder and low back pain (I wouldn't think of going anywhere else). Julie has been able to relieve me of back pain that I had previously deemed as "something I will have to live with" as well as helped me with the numbness in my fingers. So yes, I would and have recommended Physical Therapy Advantage to anyone and everyone who needs it. 
Andrew W
North Aurora, IL
Great experience overall. I went in with lower back nerve pain hoping to find relief knowing that complete and and total relief is not possible. Through targeted stretching to loosen the joints and...
 Great experience overall. I went in with lower back nerve pain hoping to find relief knowing that complete and and total relief is not possible. Through targeted stretching to loosen the joints and muscles involved and exercises design to strength and stabilize the joints and muscles involved, I did find good comprehensive relief for the nerve pain. Joe also provided a good workout plan to maintain the flexibility and strength going forward on my own, it was exactly what I needed. 
Daniel T
North Aurora, IL
Joe King and his team are top notch. They are experts at listening and evaluating your area of need. In my case it's knee and hip issues. I walk in with pain in my knee, hip or back and after...
 Joe King and his team are top notch. They are experts at listening and evaluating your area of need. In my case it's knee and hip issues. I walk in with pain in my knee, hip or back and after several appointments, I walk out pain free. For me it's muscle tissue massage along with completing the exercises they recommend. I've always had great results with Physical Therapy Advantage and wouldn't consider going anywhere else. 
Mike S
North Aurora, IL
Joe, Julie and entire staff was very professional courteous and exceeded my expectations for my recovery of a herniated disk. They were always concerned about my pain level and discomfort. I would...
 Joe, Julie and entire staff was very professional courteous and exceeded my expectations for my recovery of a herniated disk. They were always concerned about my pain level and discomfort. I would recommend Physical Therapy Advantage to any one who needs PT. They are the gold standard. 
Gary S
North Aurora, IL
As compared to other physical therapists and their regimen, I rate PTA superior in every respect. The initial evaluation was thorough and informative. But most important was the protocol for each...
 As compared to other physical therapists and their regimen, I rate PTA superior in every respect. The initial evaluation was thorough and informative. But most important was the protocol for each visit beginning with a 30 minute manipulation/massage performed by Joe or Julie followed by 30 minutes of exercises....varying from visit to visit...specifically selected for my current condition and supervised by an aspiring PT assistant qualified to do so. Can't say enough positive about a team that has helped me through back, knee and leg therapies. 
DeAnne Z
North Aurora, IL
I have been in and out of physical therapy going on 10 years now dealing with a combination of inherited genetic spine/joint disorders and arthritic issues. Joe King and his staff have provided me...
 I have been in and out of physical therapy going on 10 years now dealing with a combination of inherited genetic spine/joint disorders and arthritic issues. Joe King and his staff have provided me all these years with exceptional care and quality service. From the in-depth initial evaluation to create a specific personal care plan to each appointment where I am given the opportunity to ask questions, express concerns and discuss my at home progress. Joe and his team listens intently, provides feedback and welcomes input in order to work together with the client as a team to come up with the most beneficial long term plan for the client to help ensure success once they are released from therapy and on their own at home. Such quality care is rare today but you will find it here at Physical Therapy Advantage! 
Michelle D
North Aurora, IL
A few years ago, a reputable doctor out of Elmhurst recommend Physical Therapy Advantage (specifically Joe the owner) when I needed physical therapy for my lower back. I’m glad I did therapy instead...
 A few years ago, a reputable doctor out of Elmhurst recommend Physical Therapy Advantage (specifically Joe the owner) when I needed physical therapy for my lower back. I’m glad I did therapy instead of going with the surgical option offered to me at the time. I wouldn’t go to anyone else for physical therapy. I’ve since seen Joe for other physical ailments, which tend to pop up as we age, and I’ve been very happy with those results as well. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and professional and it’s nice to know he’s just around the corner if needed. 
CCS B
North Aurora, IL
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