Back care in Woburn, MA
Back Pain Physical Therapy in Woburn
Back pain can make everyday movement uncomfortable or unpredictable. We check how your back and hips move, test strength and discuss what brings on your symptoms. You leave understanding what we found, how physical therapy could help and what your next steps are.
Back concerns we see: Low back painSciaticaDisc-related painArthritis and stiffnessAfter back surgery
- Appointments available within 2 business days
- 40 minutes of one-on-one care
- The same physical therapist, every visit
- Coordination with your physician when needed
Serving Woburn, Burlington, Wilmington, Reading, Wakefield, Stoneham, Medford, Winchester, Lexington and Melrose.
01 — What you may be feeling
What is your back making harder?
Choose the concern that sounds most like yours, or contact us if you are unsure where to start.
Related care:Related reading: thigh and calf muscle careRelated reading: buttock pain and the hip
Not sure where your concern fits?
You do not need a diagnosis or the right medical words to contact us. Tell us what has changed and what you are having trouble doing. Talk with our team.
Have insurance questions?
We help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Coverage depends on your plan.
How we can help
Explore back care at FYZICAL Woburn
Explore common back concerns and how an assessment can guide care around your symptoms, activities and goals.
Low back pain
Pain in the lower back is very common and often has no single identifiable cause. If you are looking for back pain relief, physical therapy for low back pain may include tailored exercise, movement practice and guidance on staying active at a level you can tolerate.
Request an appointmentSciatica and sciatic nerve pain
Sciatica describes pain, tingling or numbness that travels from the lower back into the buttock or leg, often related to irritation of the sciatic nerve. Leg pain can also have other causes, which your therapist considers during assessment. Looking for sciatica relief? Start with an assessment. Your therapist checks your symptoms and discusses care options for your symptoms, including physical therapy and medical review when needed.
Request an appointmentArthritis-related back stiffness
Age-related imaging changes are common. Your therapist considers them alongside your symptoms and examination findings. Your assessment guides movement and strength work aimed at helping you manage everyday tasks alongside care from your doctor.
Request an appointmentRehabilitation after back surgery
Rehabilitation after spine surgery that follows your surgeon's guidance, precautions and restrictions.
Request an appointmentYour assessment guides an individualized plan. Your therapist discusses how physical therapy and any care from your other healthcare professionals fit together.
Ask about an appointmentOur approach to care
Back-focused treatment, paced to you
Back pain can affect how you sit, bend, lift, walk and sleep. Based on your assessment, your evidence-informed program may combine tailored exercise, movement practice and guidance on pacing and self-management to help you manage symptoms and stay active. Prolonged bed rest is generally not recommended. Your therapist selects movement and exercise around your assessment, abilities and response. Treatment is adjusted to your assessment, response and goals.
Tolerable movement and pacing
Your therapist helps you find movements and activity levels you can tolerate, with the aim of keeping you moving without pushing through worsening pain. Guidance on pacing and gradually building activity can help you manage symptoms day to day.
Tailored exercise
Exercises are chosen around your assessment, preferences and goals, and may include strengthening, mobility or general activity. Intensity is adjusted to your abilities and stage of recovery, with any surgical or medical precautions taken into account.
Self-management and everyday activity
Your therapist may discuss ways to approach sitting, bending, lifting and work tasks, and how to plan for flare-ups. You can work together on practical self-management steps, reviewing and adjusting them as your symptoms and activity needs change.
Support between appointments
A manageable home program helps you keep working toward your goals. Your therapist explains how much to do, how to adjust when your back flares and when to stop an exercise and seek advice.
We review changes in your symptoms and everyday function—not just a pain score—and adjust your program as needed. Tell your therapist about new or worsening back or leg symptoms; some changes need medical review rather than an exercise adjustment.
Ready to get started? Appointments are often available within two business days. Request an appointment or call 781-995-0064.
03 — Your first visit
Know what to expect from the start
Step 1
We listen
Tell us when your back pain began, any injury or surgery, what makes it better or worse, any leg symptoms and how it affects sitting, bending, walking, work and sleep. We discuss your health history and goals.
Step 2
We assess
Your therapist checks how you move, your strength and how symptoms affect everyday tasks. Your therapist explains the findings and discusses care options and any additional medical input needed.
Step 3
We explain
We explain the findings, answer your questions and discuss next steps, including another healthcare professional’s input when needed.
Step 4
We plan together
We agree on goals and discuss the recommended approach, including whether to begin treatment that day.
What should I bring?
Bring your insurance information, medication list and any referral, imaging reports or surgical instructions, including any back precautions. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
Already have a diagnosis or referral?
Bring it with you. Your therapist will review the information and assess how the problem affects you now. The need for imaging is a clinical decision based on your history and examination; it is not routinely needed for back pain.
04 — Our team
Decades of combined experience. Care centered on you.
More than 70 years of combined physical therapy experience.
Meet the physical therapists at FYZICAL Woburn. Our team brings experience in helping people work toward better movement, balance and everyday function.
Michael Bove, PT
Clinical Director
Marjorie Leary, PT
Physical Therapist
Juliane Farias, PT
Physical Therapist
Your questions, concerns and goals are part of the conversation throughout your care.
Request an appointment05 — Questions
A few answers before you get started
How quickly can I get an appointment?
New-patient evaluations are often available within two business days. Call or submit a request to check current availability.
Do I need a referral?
You can contact us without one. We will help check what is needed for your visit and your insurance plan.
Do I need a diagnosis first?
No. Tell us what you are experiencing. Your physical therapist will assess your concerns and discuss appropriate next steps.
Will my insurance cover my visits?
We are in-network with Medicare, Medicare Railroad, Mass General Brigham, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, TRICARE, BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim. Services for other plans, excluding Medicaid, are out-of-network and subject to clinic benefit verification. We are not a Medicaid provider. Coverage depends on your specific plan. We can help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Benefit verification does not guarantee payment.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on your assessment, goals and progress. Your therapist will discuss a recommended plan and review it as treatment progresses.
Is physical therapy right for my back?
Your therapist assesses your concerns, explains how physical therapy may help and discusses any medical input needed before or alongside care.
What if an exercise is painful?
Some discomfort can be expected, but do not push through pain that is getting worse. Stop and tell your therapist so the exercise can be adjusted or your symptoms reviewed.
How long does back pain take to improve?
Your recovery plan reflects your condition, activities and goals. Your therapist reviews your progress and discusses what to expect; recovery times vary.
I had back surgery. Can I come to you?
Yes, when your surgeon advises rehabilitation. Your care follows your surgeon's guidance, precautions and restrictions. Bring any protocol or restrictions you were given.
Can I contact you for a family member?
Yes. Enter your own contact information and let us know you are contacting us for someone else.
Where is the clinic?
400 West Cummings Park, Suite 1800, Woburn, MA 01801. Free parking is available. Get directions
06 — Contact
Take the next step toward more comfortable movement.
Call our Woburn team or request a visit. Appointments are often available within two business days. Call 781-995-0064, or request a callback below.
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Woburn
Hours and access
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Free parking available.
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