Physical Therapy For Back Pain

Back Pain Holding You Back? Holistic Back Pain Treatment In Annapolis MD

Whether it's a nagging ache or a sudden injury, back pain can disrupt your life. Does it limit your favorite activities or even daily tasks? Alleviate Back Pain and Return to Activities You Love…. Faster Than You Thought Possible.

Research has shown that 70% of people with back pain will have a recurrence within two years.

Research has also shown that 9 out of 10 people with back pain don’t know the cause of their back pain.

Some people believe their back pain will go away with rest or as time goes on, but they continue to suffer.

Some people turn to medication or even surgery and are still left in pain and unable to do the activities they love.

People have recurrent back pain because they fail to fix the root cause of the problem.

Some of the specific diagnosis we treat include, but are not limited to:

  • Radiculopathy

  • Herniated or bulging discs

  • Degenerative disc disease

  • Sciatica

  • Spondylolithesis

  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Central and lateral stenosis

  • Muscle spasm

  • Trigger points

Find Freedom from Back Pain.
Get Back to What You Love.

Our proven approach targets the root cause of your pain, helping you return to the activities that bring you joy.
See how we've helped others achieve lasting results!

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“Working with Cara, I was able to reduce my back pain almost completely and gain back mobility and strength…The results were far beyond those I had from working with other therapists and were completely worth my investment”

“I first sought physical therapy for back pain related to scoliosis. Cara had been highly recommended to me by a good friend because of her extensive training and the depth of her experience. Working with Cara, I was able to reduce my back pain almost completely and gain back mobility and strength. Both her treatment and the exercise program she designed for my specific challenges made a significant difference. The results were far beyond those I had from working with other therapists and were completely worth my investment. Cara is a compassionate, kind and highly knowledgeable physical therapist. She listens carefully to my concerns and tailors her treatment to my own individual needs. I especially appreciate Cara’s skill and experience when I have a persistent challenge. She will work to find a way to address the problem until it is either resolved or on the way to improving. I wholeheartedly recommend Cara and GoFit Physical Therapy.”

— R.H., Social worker and active older adult

“I can’t recommend him enough for anyone, especially people looking to get back to their sports and activities quickly.”

“As a recreational triathlete, I initially sought out a physical therapist for some running related injuries. I had heard of GOfit PT from another physician who highly recommended their services. When first meeting Kyle I was very impressed with the thorough and systematic history he took in regard to my activities and injury. When he examined and treated me it was obvious he had a great knowledge of anatomy. I initially saw him for an IT band issue and have since seen him for other issues including shoulder, piriformis, and lower back issues. I love how he really tries to seek the root cause of the problem to figure out how it happened and prescribing treatment that not only fixes the problem but aims to prevent it from recurring in the future. His manual therapy skills are impressive and I have had great results with his treatments and follow up exercises. I can’t recommend him enough for anyone, especially people looking to get back to their sports and activities quickly.”

— Kevin M, Anesthesiologist

“No question she always hones in on my issues and eliminated a lot of pain enabling me to work as well as participate in outdoor recreation”

“I just feel compelled to express my appreciation for the exceptional care and treatment I received from Cara Atwell in which I’m sure all patients experience at GOfit PT. Following rotator cuff surgery and then again for pain issues in my lower back I came to Cara for physical therapy. Initially the thorough examination and continual monitoring of my range of motions relating to pain levels certainly was well beyond anything I anticipated. At every appointment she was always well versed with my issues and strengths, well really just weaknesses. She always took the time to explain things, ensuring that I understood how the body was working, how the body was healing, what was happening, what the exercises were doing, and what the correct form should have been. The patience that Cara exhibits when teaching me exercises is phenomenal, as I am not coordinated to say the least. She tailored exercises specifically for my issues and patiently worked with me (really patiently worked with me) until such time that I understood and could perform them properly. There were a variety of methods that she has utilized in my treatment depending on which factors were contributing to my issues each session. No question she always hones in on my issues and eliminated a lot of pain enabling me to work as well as participate in outdoor recreation. I work for myself and it often may require intense physical activity to be successful.

At GOfit how nice to find extremely competent professionals that actually care, follow through and treat you individually on a one-on-one basis. I’ve spoken with Kyle and definitely have the impression that treatment from him would be on par with that of Cara. I cannot be grateful enough for how generous Cara has been with her time. She follows up on appointments with emails to monitor my situation, encouraged me to email any questions, and spent whatever time was necessary in my treatment. There is no question that in addition to my shoulder and lower back, my overall health has improved as a benefit of seeing Cara as a GOfit patient. I highly recommend GOfit Physical Therapy.”

— Dan M

“I am now pain-free and the improvement from my sessions with her has allowed me to return to all of my activities”

…*Cara was able to see me at a time and place that was convenient to my schedule.
*Cara gave me 1-on-1 treatment, providing me all of her attention for one hour sessions.
*I was blown away by the knowledge and experience Cara has, as well as, the kindness and care I received.
*I am now pain-free and the improvement from my sessions with her has allowed me to return to all of my activities (including my every-day profession: teaching dance in a high school)...”

- Chase H. Dance instructor and mom of 2

Take The First Step To Living A Life Free Of Back Pain. Contact Us Now To Book An Appointment.

Here Is Everything You Get With The Evaluation:

  1. 60 Minute Evaluation With a Board Certified Specialist & Fellow Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Our physical therapists have 99% more training than any other physical therapist nationwide. This comprehensive evaluation will find the root cause of your pain and make sure you fully understand why you’re having pain and what’s causing it.

  2. Identify All Underlying Risk Factors That Could Be Causing Your Pain. This is the biggest reason why treatments fail and pain returns. We identify all risk factors and design a way to resolve them.

  3. Get Accurate Diagnosis, Prognosis, And Results Timeline Without Needing Imaging. You will know exactly what is causing your pain, when to expect results, and what phase of recovery you are in.

  4. Learn What Is The Best And Most Proven Treatment For Your Injury. We don’t waste time with treatments that don’t work. You will know the best way to treat your pain.

  5. Get Unlimited Access Between You and Your Doctor Of Physical Therapy.

    Bonus #1 Receive Treatment That Same Day. No sense in telling you what is wrong and not doing anything about it! We want to start some treatment ASAP to get you better, faster.

    Bonus #2 Receive Customized Home Exercise Program. These home programs are easy to follow and will expedite your results.

What can you expect?

Initially we will work to reduce your pain while also improving your motion.

At GOfit Physical Therapy we look to find the root cause of your problem.

So not only will we assess and treat your low back, but we will also look at other regions that may be contributing to your symptoms. This includes but is not limited to places like your hips, shoulders, and upper back (thoracic spine).

By finding the root cause of your problem, we are then able to help prevent the pain from recurring time and time again.

We will then work to retrain your movement patterns to help you return to the activities you love.

This is important because your body may be used to unhealthy body positions or movement patterns.

We use a variety of treatment techniques including manual therapy (hands-on treatment), exercise, and neuromuscular re-education (retraining your body).