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ALL Good Shepherd Rehabilitation outpatient therapy and physician offices are OPEN and accepting patient appointments again beginning Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Back Pain Treatment

Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives – but you don’t have to live with it. Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network’s specialized physicians and therapists lead a team approach to find answers, reduce your back pain and guide you back to everyday activities through non-surgical rehabilitation options.

Back pain can be a result of injury, illness or age. Some of the most common causes include:

Arthritis of the spine —the gradual thinning of the cartilage inside the spine
Spinal stenosis —narrowing of the spinal canal that may lead to nerve pain
Disc problems, such as a herniated or bulging disc
If the source of your back pain is unknown, your best option may be to work with your care provider to reduce pain and flare-ups with nonsurgical treatments.

Common Causes of Back Pain

Back pain can be a result of injury, illness or age. Some of the most common causes include:

  • Arthritis of the spine —the gradual thinning of the cartilage inside the spine
  • Spinal stenosis —narrowing of the spinal canal that may lead to nerve pain
  • Disc problems, such as a herniated or bulging disc

If the source of your back pain is unknown, your best option may be to work with your care provider to reduce pain and flare-ups with nonsurgical treatments.

Treatment Options for Back Pain

  • Physicians specializing in back pain who can provide quick referrals to one of 20+ outpatient physical therapy locations
  • Or access physical therapy directly via our PT Now/Direct Access program; no doctor referral needed
  • Non-surgical treatment options, including strength training and aquatic therapy in our warm-water pools
  • Neuropsychologists may recommend meditation, yoga, tai chi and other cognitive and relaxation strategies to keep your mind from focusing on pain

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For more information or to request an appointment, please call 1.888.447.3422 or fill out the form below.