Chronic Back Pain Physical Therapy in Durham, NC
If your back has hurt for months, or years, and you have tried rest, medication, injections, or "standard" physical therapy that never stuck, you are not out of options. At Equipt For Life, Dr. Daniel Howard, PT, DPT, a Duke-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in spine and chronic pain, gives you a full hour of one-on-one care to find out what is really driving your pain and build a clear plan to get you back to your life.
Your first evaluation is free. Book your free evaluation
Back pain we help with
- Chronic low back pain
- Sciatica and nerve pain down the leg
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Back pain with sitting, standing, bending, or lifting
- Back pain that flares every time you try to get back into exercise
- Rehab after back surgery
How we treat chronic back pain
Long-standing pain is rarely just a "tissue problem." Your nervous system, sleep, stress, confidence in movement, and strength all play a part. Every plan is built around you and typically blends:
- A thorough assessment of how you move and what your pain responds to
- Pain science education, so you understand your pain and stop fearing movement
- Hands-on manual therapy when it helps
- Progressive strength training, so your back can handle real life: lifting kids, golfing, running, long days at a desk
- A clear home program you can follow on your own
Why patients choose Equipt For Life
- Full 60-minute, one-on-one visits with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, every time
- A private clinic in Durham with its own gym, sauna, and cold plunge
- Transparent self-pay pricing; HSA and FSA cards accepted
- Early-morning and after-work appointments, Monday through Friday
"Daniel was so wonderful to work with when I completely wrecked my back. I felt like he really knew where I was coming from." - Alice T.
"After being in chronic, soul-breaking pain for 10 years, and too many orthopedic doctors to count, he analyzed my pain on the first visit and put me on a course to being more pain-free every week." - Sue H.
Related care at Equipt For Life
- Hip pain physical therapy in Durham
- Private gym, sauna, and cold plunge
- Golf physical therapy for back and hip pain
- All physical therapy services
- Meet Dr. Daniel Howard, PT, DPT
- From the blog: Hurt isn’t the same as harm: rethinking chronic back pain
Frequently asked questions
Is the first visit really free? Yes. Your first evaluation is free, so you can learn what is going on and decide on next steps with no pressure.
Do you take insurance? Equipt For Life is a private-pay practice. You can pay with credit/debit, HSA, or FSA. See our policies for details.
Where are you located? 2111 Pershing St, Durham, NC 27705. We see patients from across Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Triangle.
More questions? See our full physical therapy FAQs on cost, hours, and parking.
Ready to move from lingering pain to longevity?
Book your free evaluation or call (617) 943-7778.