Low Back Pain Physical Therapy in Dallas, TX
Find the root cause of your low back pain and return to moving with confidence through personalized one-on-one care.
Move Better. Recover Faster. Return Stronger.
One-on-one physical therapy focused on identifying the root cause of pain, restoring movement, and helping you return to the activities you love.
Not sure if Physical Therapy is the right place to start? Learn about the Human Function Assessment →
Human Function and Performance Philosophy
At Human Function and Performance, we don't just treat where it hurts—we identify why it hurts. Every treatment begins with understanding how your body moves so we can address the root cause and create lasting results.
Why Choose Human Function & Performance for Physical Therapy?
You Don't Have to Keep Working Around Your Back Pain
Low back pain can affect everything from sitting and sleeping to working out, running, traveling, or simply getting through your day. While the location of your pain matters, it doesn't always tell the entire story.
At Human Function & Performance, we look beyond the painful area to understand how your hips, pelvis, spine, rib cage, and surrounding movement patterns may be contributing to your symptoms.
How We Assess Low Back Pain ↓
Common Low Back Pain Symptoms We Treat
From Everyday Aches and Pains to Sports Injuries, We Help You Restore Movement, Reduce Pain, and Return to the Activities You Love.
Recurring Back Pain
Symptoms that improve temporarily but continue returning.
Pain With Sitting or Standing
Symptoms that increase with prolonged positions.
Low Back Stiffness
Difficulty bending, rotating, standing, or getting moving.
Pain With Exercise
Back pain during lifting, running, golf, pickleball, training, etc.
Muscle Tightness & Spasms
Recurring tightness or guarding around the low back.
Radiating Symptoms
Pain or symptoms extending into the hip or leg.
Why Does My Back Hurt?
Where You Hurt May Not Be Where the Problem Starts.
The low back doesn't move independently. Your feet, hips, pelvis, spine, and rib cage all contribute to the way forces move through your body.
When mobility or control is limited somewhere within that system, another area may compensate. For some people, the low back becomes the area absorbing that additional stress.
Our Approach to Low Back Pain
We Don't Just Treat the Pain. We Assess the Movement Behind It.
Your evaluation considers:
Hand Dominance Patterns
How your body naturally organizes movement and develops asymmetries.
Movement Layers
Which joints, muscles, fascia, and other systems may be influencing movement.
Three Planes of Motion
How effectively you move forward/backward, side-to-side, and rotationally.
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What Your Physical Therapy Evaluation Includes
Your Roadmap Starts With an Evaluation.
Assess
Understand your symptoms, history, movement, mobility, strength, and goals.
Identify
Determine the movement limitations and contributing factors that may be influencing your symptoms.
Plan
Develop a personalized treatment strategy based on what we find.
Specialized Physical Therapy Services
Advanced rehabilitation and performance-focused care tailored to your goals and recovery.
🏃 Running Injuries
Specialized physical therapy for running injuries, gait analysis, and overuse conditions to help you run stronger and reduce future injuries.
🦿 Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Personalized post-surgical physical therapy to rebuild strength, restore mobility, and accelerate your recovery after orthopedic surgery.
🏅 Sports Injuries
Comprehensive sports physical therapy to restore strength, mobility, and confidence so you can safely return to competition.
⚖️ Balance & Fall Prevention
Improve stability, coordination, and confidence with balance training and fall prevention physical therapy for all ages.
💪 Tendon Rehabilitation
Evidence-based tendon rehabilitation for tendinitis and tendinopathy to reduce pain, restore function, and improve long-term performance.
🎯 Return-to-Sport Training
Performance-focused rehabilitation designed to help athletes safely return to sport with improved strength, movement, and injury prevention.
How Our Physical Therapy Process Works
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EVALUATE
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TREAT
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What Happens During Your Evaluation
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Medical history
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Movement assessment
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Strength testing
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Mobility
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Balance
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Functional testing
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Goal setting
Treatments We Use
Manual Therapy
Dry Needling
Exercise Therapy
Joint Mobilization
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Corrective Exercise
Neuromuscular Re-education
Return-to-Sport Training
Balance Training
PROGRESS
Build strength, confidence, and resilience to help prevent future injuries and keep you moving.
Meet Your Physical Therapist
My name is Sheldon Sonnenberg
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Human Function Difference
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is an evaluation?
Your initial Physical Therapy Evaluation is approximately 60 minutes. This allows us to thoroughly understand your symptoms, evaluate how your body moves, identify the root cause of your condition, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals.
Do I need a referral?
In most cases, no referral is required to begin Physical Therapy. If your condition requires additional medical evaluation or collaboration with another healthcare provider, we'll guide you through the appropriate next steps.
Do you accept insurance?
Human Function & Performance is a cash-based, out-of-network practice. This allows us to provide one-on-one care, longer appointment times, and personalized treatment plans without many of the restrictions imposed by insurance companies.
We can provide a detailed receipt (superbill) that you may submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
How many visits will I need?
Every individual is different. Your plan of care depends on your condition, goals, activity level, and how your body responds to treatment.
Following your evaluation, we'll discuss our recommendations and create a personalized plan designed to help you recover efficiently while working toward long-term results.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Athletic or workout attire is ideal, and athletic shoes are recommended if movement or walking assessments will be performed.
Can I come without pain?
Absolutely. Physical Therapy isn't only for injuries.
Many people visit us to improve movement quality, prevent future injuries, address mobility limitations, or prepare for specific activities and sports before pain ever develops.
Can athletes benefit?
Absolutely. We work with athletes and active individuals of all levels—from recreational fitness enthusiasts to competitive athletes.
Our approach focuses on optimizing movement, improving performance, reducing injury risk, and helping you return to your sport stronger and more confident.
What makes Human Function & Performance different?
At Human Function & Performance, we don't just treat where it hurts—we identify why it hurts. Every evaluation begins with understanding how your body moves, functions, and performs so we can address the underlying cause of your symptoms rather than simply treating them. Our goal is to help you move better, function better, perform better, and stay active for the long term.
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The Challenge
"After my back surgery, I knew my recovery would be a long journey..."
Her Experience
"Sheldon took the time to understand my unique challenges and developed a treatment plan tailored specifically to my needs."
The Outcome
"My pain has decreased significantly, my mobility has improved beyond what I ever imagined, and I have been able to return to activities I once feared I might never enjoy again."
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Not Sure Where to Start?
Many people arrive at HFP unsure whether they need Physical Therapy, Performance Physical Therapy, Functional Medicine, Performance Training, or Performance Recovery.
That's exactly why we created the Human Function Assessment.
The assessment helps us understand your goals, identify what's limiting your progress, and build a personalized roadmap designed specifically for you.