Physical Therapy for Back Pain in New York City

At MOTIVNY, We treat low back pain with more than “core workouts.”
You’ll get hands-on therapy plus movement + strength training tailored to your body, habits, and sport - so pain doesn’t keep coming back.

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“Of all the physiotherapists I’ve met for my various running injuries, Tyler Nightingale at MOTIVNY is by far heads and shoulders above the rest.”

“MOTIVNY is the coolest place I know, and has the added benefit of really wonderful and expert PTs.”

“MOTIVNY is a unique space with tons of offerings for athletes of all kinds. Dave, Luke, and the team at MOTIVNY are all attentive and provide incredible services.”

Don't Let Back Pain Control Your Life

Without proper treatment from a back pain therapist, pain becomes chronic, daily activities get harder, and you miss out on the active life you deserve.

We combine manual therapy with targeted strength work for hips, glutes, trunk, and spine - the stuff that actually protects your back.

We look at your work setup, sitting habits, and daily movement patterns, then adjust them so you’re not re-irritating your back every day.

We assess the whole system, not just the lumbar spine: Running form, lifting mechanics, old injuries, even ankle/hip mobility can drive back pain - so we treat what’s really causing it.

Why Choose Us?

Expert Lower Back Pain Treatment

Discover the specialized physical therapy treatment for lower back pain that helps New Yorkers find lasting relief and return to active living.

Root-Cause Movement Assessment

We watch how you walk, hinge, squat, rotate, and stabilize - because back pain usually comes from patterns, not a single sore spot.

Sport + Routine-Specific Rehab

Whether you sit all day, run, lift, or play tennis, we connect your pain to your real life and rebuild the mechanics that got overloaded.

Insurance Made Easy

We handle all out-of-network claim submission and management so you can focus on recovery, not paperwork.

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How It Works

Your Path to a Pain-Free Back

Our proven three-step approach delivers physical therapy for back pain that creates real, lasting relief.

Schedule Your Free Discovery Call

Hop on a 15-minute introductory call. We’ll learn a bit about your situation, explain how we work, and help you choose next steps.

Get a Back-Pain Game Plan

Once you come in for your first visit, we’ll identify what’s driving your pain and build a personalized plan - including hands-on treatment and strength work - so relief lasts.

Move Freely and Confidently

Build strength, eliminate pain, and return to the activities you love without limitations.

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Real Stories from Active New Yorkers

See what our clients have to say about their results

"I'm almost reluctant to share how amazing Tyler is because I'm worried I'll never get an appointment with him again! But if you're looking for a knowledgeable, attentive physical therapist who genuinely cares about helping you achieve your goals, don't hesitate to book with Tyler at MOTIVNY. You won't regret it.”

Lyndsea W

"Jess is amazing. I had a hip arthroscopy and, not knowing much about physical therapy, I went through two different PTs without seeing any real progress in my recovery. Luckily, a friend recommended Jess at Motiv, and that’s when things finally started to improve. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and tailors the program to your specific needs—unlike other PTs who just hand you a generic set of exercises. "

Nikita Smirnov

"Motiv is the best place for runners in NYC! Specifically LOVE Jess for PT and her strength classes. She brought me back to life after a knee injury and has helped keep me healthy throughout numerous training blocks. Couldn't recommend her enough"

Katie Lynch

"MOTIVNY is a best-in-class PT and Fitness Studio!! I had been battling chronic knee and low back pain for years, and no PT could successfully help me alleviate these issues until I met the PT GOAT James Chung!! For anyone dealing with sports injuries, or just looking to improve their overall physical health, cannot recommend MOTIVNY, and specifically James Chung, enough!!”

Jeff Adler

"Rehabbing my injury at MOTIVNY has been such a pleasant experience, I’m almost happy I got hurt. Luke was thorough and specific in diagnosing my injury and then gave me incremental steps to get back to full speed. I left stronger than I came in. The substantial cherry on top is that the environment itself is one you actually want to be in- it’s clean, it’s chic, and every single person who works there is delightful.”

Meagan Westgarth

End Your Back Pain Today

Connect on the phone with our lower back pain therapist to learn how our personalized approach works and take the first step toward a pain-free, active life.