How Lindsey Beat Low Back Pain and Got Back to Lifting: A Success Story at BAR Physical Therapy
Keywords: low back pain, physical therapy, lifting injury, manual therapy, dry needling, BAR Physical Therapy, back pain treatment, gym injury recovery
Meet Lindsey: A Lifter in Pain
Lindsey, a 24 year old female, came to BAR Physical Therapy after hurting her back during a deadlift at a lifting event (name changed for privacy and HIPAA). She was trying to lift 245 pounds when she felt a "pop" on the left side of her lower back. Right away, she knew something was wrong.
She described her pain as 9 out of 10 and called it a "career-ending injury." Lindsey believed she might never lift or work out again.
What She Tried Before Coming to Us
Before she found our clinic, Lindsey tried almost everything:
Chiropractic care
Traditional physical therapy
Multiple visits to a medical doctor
A cortisone shot
An epidural injection
Unfortunately, nothing gave her lasting relief. Lindsey was frustrated and she had already spent a lot of money out of pocket because of high insurance costs. She was even paying over a $100 copay per session (3x a week we might add) at another clinic where she barely saw her physical therapist.
Then, a personal trainer who had also been treated at BAR Physical Therapy in the past referred her to us. There she saw one of our physical therapists, Wesley Desrosier.
Her First Visit at BAR Physical Therapy
When Lindsey came in, we took the time to really listen to her story and assess what was going on. Here’s what we found:
Pain when bending forward, twisting, and leaning back
Tenderness and pain when pressing on her lumbar spine, L2-5 centrally and on the L side
Positive signs of the lumbar prone instability test.
These signs showed that her spine needed better support and movement control, not just rest or passive treatments.
How We Treated Her Pain
At BAR Physical Therapy, we focus on personalized care. Lindsey’s treatment plan included:
Hands-On Manual Therapy
We used hands-on techniques to help reduce her pain and improve mobility.
Dry Needling
This helped release tight muscles and calm down irritated nerves.
Targeted Exercises
We gave her simple but effective exercises that addressed her exact issues:
As she got stronger and more confident, we moved her into more challenging and functional movements:
Her Results: Pain-Free in 3 Sessions
Lindsey felt pain-free after just 3 sessions. After 5 visits, she was deadlifting and squatting again… something she thought she’d never do.
She’s now back in the gym and feeling strong. Even better, she continues to come in for monthly maintenance sessions to stay ahead of any future issues and injuries.
Lindsey’s Story Can Be Yours Too
If you’ve been dealing with low back pain, especially from lifting or working out, and nothing has helped then don’t give up!
At BAR Physical Therapy, we take a different approach:
✅ 1-on-1, 1 hour care with your physical therapist
✅ Real results in fewer sessions
✅ A plan that’s made for YOU
✅ NO techs or aides
We are willing to offer a FREE full evaluation and 1st treat to show you the difference BAR Physical Therapy can make. (Just mention this blog or story)
Ready to Feel Better?
If you're tired of living with pain and want to get back to the gym or daily living, schedule your appointment today at BAR Physical Therapy. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona in the Ahwatukee area.
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Wesley Desrosier PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN