Spine and Back Rehab in Overland Park, KS: Fix the Cause, Not Just the Pain

Most back and neck pain isn’t a back problem. It’s a movement problem that shows up in your back. At TruMove Physical Therapy in Overland Park, we’ve treated spine pain since 2006 by finding what’s actually driving it, whether that’s how you sit, lift, run or compensate for an old injury, and fixing that, so the pain doesn’t keep coming back.

You don’t need a referral, an MRI or a prescription to start. Starting with physical therapy often means avoiding unnecessary imaging, injections and medications.

Spine and Back Conditions We Treat

Each of these links to a page with more detail on that condition.

Lower back and hips: lower back pain, sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, back pain during pregnancy
Neck and upper back: neck pain, upper back pain, tension headaches, rounded upper back (hyperkyphosis)
Discs and nerves: sciatica, herniated disc, bulging disc, degenerative disc disease
Joints and structure: spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, scoliosis
After spine surgery: discectomy, laminectomy and fusion recovery through our post-op rehab

Why Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back

Pain medication, rest and injections can calm a flare-up, but they don’t change why it happened. If the cause is still there, the pain usually returns, often worse.

Your spine doesn’t work alone. Stiff hips, weak glutes, a tight upper back, or the way you sit at a desk all day can push extra load onto your lower back or neck. That’s why we look at your whole body, not just where it hurts:

Hips and pelvis: limited hip motion is one of the most common drivers of low back pain.
Upper back and shoulders: a stiff upper back makes the neck and lower back work harder.
Core control: how well you stabilize your trunk when you lift, bend and twist.
Daily habits: how you sit, sleep, lift, train and recover.

We use Applied Functional Science® to test how you move in real-life positions, so treatment matches what your body actually does all day.

Do you need an MRI or surgery? Most back pain doesn’t. Imaging often shows age-related changes that aren’t causing your pain, and research consistently supports physical therapy as a first step for most back and neck pain. If we find signs that need a doctor’s attention, we’ll refer you right away.

What Treatment Looks Like

Find the cause. Your first visit is a full movement assessment, not just a look at where it hurts. You leave knowing what’s driving your pain and what the plan is.
Calm the pain. Hands-on manual therapy, dry needling and specific movements reduce pain and muscle guarding so you can move again, often within the first few visits.
Fix how you move. Targeted strength, mobility and control work addresses the hips, core or upper back that were overloading your spine.
Keep it from coming back. You leave with a home program, a plan for your workouts or job, and the knowledge to handle a flare-up on your own.

Tools That Help

Dry needling: releases tight, guarding muscles around the spine. TruMove was the first PT clinic in Kansas City to offer it.
Anti-gravity treadmill: lets you walk and run with less load on your spine while it calms down.
Deep tissue laser therapy: helps manage pain and inflammation between sessions.
Core strength, stability and balance training: builds the control that protects your back long term.

Getting Started

No referral needed: Kansas allows direct access to physical therapy, so you can book an evaluation without seeing a doctor first.

Insurance: We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare, and provide superbills for out-of-network plans. We also offer discounted rates for self-pay patients. Our team will verify your coverage before your first visit.

Location: 7279 W 105th St, Overland Park, just off I-435 near 105th and Metcalf, a short drive from Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa and Shawnee.

Ready to start? Schedule your first visit or call (913) 642-7746.

Spine and Back Rehab FAQ

Do I need an MRI before physical therapy for back pain?

Usually not. Most back and neck pain improves with physical therapy, and imaging often shows age-related changes that aren’t the source of pain. If your symptoms suggest something that needs imaging or a doctor’s care, we’ll tell you and help you get there.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on how long you’ve had pain and what’s driving it. Many patients feel meaningful improvement within the first few visits, and we’ll give you a realistic plan at your first appointment.

Should I rest or keep moving with back pain?

For most back pain, gentle movement helps more than bed rest. We’ll show you which movements calm your pain and which to avoid while it settles.

Can physical therapy help a herniated or bulging disc?

Yes. Many disc problems improve with the right movements, strengthening and load management, without surgery. We’ll test how your symptoms respond to movement and build your plan from there.

When is back pain an emergency?

Go to the ER for back pain with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or rapidly worsening leg weakness. Also see a doctor promptly for back pain after a major fall or accident, or with fever or unexplained weight loss.

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