Lifting and hinging
Deadlifts, picking up kids or moving boxes bring on a tight, achy back.
Low back pain · sciatica · active adults
Back Pain Physical Therapy in Orange Park & Oakleaf
Build confidence bending, lifting, training and working. One-on-one orthopedic care in Eagle Landing, with a plan for the movements that matter to you.
Request a visit and we'll follow up to arrange a time.
What you may be dealing with
From bending over to finishing a workday
We ask when symptoms start, whether they travel into a leg, and what changes them. Lifting, prolonged sitting and rotation may require different starting points for exercise and activity.
Sitting
Long drives and desk days leave you stiff when you stand up.
Rotation
Golf swings, yard work or turning to reach something catches or aches.
Leg symptoms
Pain, tingling or numbness traveling into the buttock or leg.
Mornings and flare-ups
Episodes that come and go, and a fear of doing something that will set it off.
Conditions we help with
Back conditions we commonly see
Most episodes of back pain are not caused by one precise structure, and the evaluation focuses on what changes your symptoms.
New loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness around the groin or saddle area, or rapidly worsening leg weakness needs emergency assessment. Severe unexplained pain or symptoms with fever, major trauma or other concerning changes need prompt medical assessment rather than routine physical therapy.
- Low back pain and muscle strains
- Sciatica and radiating leg symptoms
- Disc-related back pain
- Stiffness from sitting or training
- Hip and spine mobility limitations
- Back pain in golfers and lifters
- Post-surgical spine rehab
Our approach
How we approach a painful back
The goal is to find positions and loads that your back tolerates, and then expand them.
- 01
Listen to the pattern
What provokes it, what eases it, what you have tried, and what you are afraid to do.
- 02
Test movement and strength
Spine, hip and shoulder mobility, trunk and leg strength, and how you hinge and rotate.
- 03
Treat and educate
Hands-on care, dry needling if suitable, and honest explanation of what your findings mean.
- 04
Train the back
Progressive loading so the back is better prepared for what you do, including lifting.
Why Fulcrum
Why back pain patients choose Fulcrum
A plan for lifting again
We adjust range, resistance and volume to build toward the lifting your work or training requires.
Attention to leg and nerve symptoms
Neurodynamics training informs the assessment when back symptoms travel into the leg.
One-on-one, with the physical therapist
A full hour with the same physical therapist for assessment, treatment and exercise.
Board-certified orthopedic expertise
Care from a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).
Strength and performance-focused rehab
Progressive strength work is built into the plan, not added at the end.
A modern clinic and gym environment
Space to load, move and train as part of rehab.
Return to activity
What back patients want back
Your goals might involve lifting at work, finishing a round of golf or sitting through a commute. Progress is assessed against those specific tasks.
- Deadlifting and squatting
- Golf without stiffness after the round
- Running and walking
- Sitting through a flight or a workday
- Gardening, lifting groceries and picking up children
- Sleeping and getting out of bed comfortably
Your plan builds toward the activities you choose, with progress reviewed along the way.
About your physical therapist
Hussein Eid, PT, DPT, OCS
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Dr. Eid is also residency-trained in manual therapy and certified in SFMA and FMS movement assessment.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Residency-trained in manual therapy
- SFMA and FMS certified
- Certified in neurodynamics
- TPI certified
Out-of-network care
One-on-one care. Time to focus on you.
Fulcrum is an out-of-network physical therapy practice. Some patients have benefits that may reimburse a portion of care, depending on their individual plan.
- We prepare and submit superbills on patients' behalf for potential reimbursement.
- Medicare is the exception: we bill Medicare directly.
Self-pay, HSA and FSA
Self-pay options and HSA/FSA cards are available, subject to account rules.
Insurance and payment details
Find rates, billing details and answers to coverage questions on our Insurance page.
Request a visit and we'll follow up to arrange a time.
Not sure if physical therapy is right for you?
Meet one-on-one with a physical therapist to discuss what's bothering you, your goals, and whether physical therapy may be appropriate for you.
The complimentary screen is not a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment session.
Good to know
Common questions.
Should I rest my back?
Prolonged rest is not usually helpful for most back pain, but what you should do depends on your situation. Your evaluation will outline what to keep doing.
Can I keep lifting?
Often, with changes. We work out which lifts, loads and positions are tolerable and use them as the starting point for progress.
Do I need an X-ray or MRI?
You do not need imaging to be evaluated. Findings on imaging are common even in people without pain. If your exam suggests you need a physician or imaging, we will recommend it.
Can physical therapy help sciatica?
It can help many people manage leg symptoms and rebuild activity tolerance. Your evaluation checks nerve-related symptoms and whether medical follow-up is needed.
Is dry needling used for back pain?
It can be considered when muscle guarding is a feature, always alongside exercise rather than alone.
Do I need a referral?
You can usually start with an evaluation without a referral under Florida's direct-access rules. Continuing care may require a referral, and insurance requirements vary; ask us about care requirements and your insurer about coverage.
How does payment work, and do you accept insurance?
We offer out-of-network and self-pay care, accept HSA/FSA cards, and bill Medicare directly. See our Insurance and Payment page for rates, superbills and plan-dependent reimbursement details.
How long are appointments?
Your evaluation and follow-up visits are full 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with the same physical therapist, with time for treatment, exercise and questions.
Location
Find us at Eagle Landing.
Back pain patients visit from Eagle Landing, Oakleaf, Orange Park, Middleburg and the surrounding Clay County area.
We serve Eagle Landing, Oakleaf, Orange Park, Middleburg and surrounding Clay County communities.
Fulcrum Physical Therapy
3973 Eagle Landing Parkway
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 544-7968Get directions in Google Maps Orange Park, FL 32065
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