Physical Therapy for
Lower Back Pain
In Denver Colorado
Lower back pain can make simple things like sitting at work, lifting, running, or getting through a workout way more frustrating than they should be.
At Get Back PT & Performance, we help people in Denver figure out what may be contributing to their back pain and build a plan to get moving again. That might mean improving strength, changing how you’re training, working on mobility, or simply rebuilding confidence in movements you’ve started avoiding.
The goal isn’t just to make your back feel better for a day. We want to help you get back to the things you actually want to do.
What Does Lower Back Pain Feel Like?
Back pain looks different for everyone. Some people wake up stiff every morning. Others feel completely fine until they sit too long, pick something up, run, squat, or deadlift.
Common symptoms can include:
Aching or stiffness in the lower back
Sharp pain with certain movements
Pain after sitting or standing for long periods
Discomfort when bending, lifting, squatting, or exercising
Pain that comes and goes depending on activity
Pain or symptoms that travel into the hip, buttock, or leg
If your back pain keeps changing what you can do, keeps coming back, or has you nervous about movement, it may be worth getting it evaluated.
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt?
There usually isn’t one simple answer.
Back pain can be influenced by how much activity your body is currently prepared to handle, changes in your training, strength, mobility, recovery, previous injuries, work demands, or even doing way more than usual over one weekend.
And despite what the internet may tell you, pain does not automatically mean your back is damaged or that you need to stop moving.
Our job is to look at the whole picture and figure out what actually matters for you instead of blaming one tight muscle, one “bad” posture, or one movement.
How We Treat Lower Back Pain
Physical therapy for lower back pain at Get Back is built around getting you moving and gradually building back what pain has taken away.
Depending on what we find during your evaluation, treatment may include:
Strength training
Mobility and movement work
Changes to your current exercise or training load
Manual therapy
Dry needling when appropriate
Gradual return to lifting, running, sports, or regular exercise
We don’t have one standard back pain program that everyone gets. Someone trying to get comfortable sitting through the workday probably needs something different from someone trying to get back to deadlifting or skiing.
The plan should match the person.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Physical therapy can help you understand what movements or activities are bothering your back, build strength and tolerance, and gradually return to the things you’ve been avoiding. Treatment will depend on your symptoms, goals, and what we find during your evaluation.
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Usually, you don’t need to completely shut everything down. Sometimes temporarily modifying an exercise or activity makes sense, but staying active within a tolerable range is often part of getting back to normal. We can help you figure out what to keep doing and what may need to change for a while.
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In many cases, yes. You may need to change the weight, range of motion, exercise, or overall training volume temporarily. The goal is usually to find a version you can tolerate and build from there rather than avoiding lifting indefinitely.
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If back pain keeps returning, limits your workouts or everyday activities, changes the way you move, or simply isn’t improving the way you expected, getting an evaluation can help you figure out the next step.
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Yes. Get Back PT & Performance provides one-on-one physical therapy for lower back pain in Denver. Our approach combines rehab and strength training to help you feel better and get back to the activities that matter to you.
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It depends on what’s causing it, how long it’s been going on, and what you’re trying to get back to. Some people start feeling better pretty quickly, while others need more time to rebuild strength and tolerance. We’ll give you a plan based on how you’re actually responding instead of guessing at a timeline.
Our Team
Dr. Brett Green
Founder | Physical Therapist & Personal Trainer
Brett Green, PT, DPT, is the founder of Get Back PT & Performance in Denver. He created Get Back to bridge the gap between rehab and getting back to the things people actually enjoy, whether that’s running, lifting, sports, or everyday life.
His approach combines physical therapy, strength training, and performance to help clients feel better, get stronger, and keep moving forward.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sam Heller
Sam Heller is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Personal Trainer with more than a decade of coaching experience. He combines strength training and rehab to help clients move better, build confidence, and stay active, especially when pain or uncertainty around exercise gets in the way.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys biking, lifting, and keeping up with his young son.
Get Back to Doing What You Love
Whether you want to return to the gym, running, hiking, skiing, sports, or simply get through your day more comfortably, we’ll help you figure out a plan that makes sense.