Break the Pattern Behind your Back Pain
Low Back Pain Treatment in Culver City
Find relief from chronic lower back pain with evidence-based physical therapy. Our Culver City specialists help address the underlying causes of your pain, supporting your journey back to the activities you love.
At Victory Performance and Physical Therapy, we understand that lower back pain can significantly impact your daily life. Whether you're a weekend athlete training in Culver City parks, a busy Los Angeles professional dealing with desk-related discomfort, or someone whose chronic pain has limited daily activities, our Doctor-led team provides personalized physical therapy services designed to help you move better.
Call 424-543-4336 to schedule your evaluation and learn more about how we may be able to help.
This is why we do it
5000+ PEOPLE OUT OF PAIN
950+ SURGERIES AVOIDeD
700+ 5-STAR REVIEWS
Located in Culver City || Serving
Active Adults & Athletes Since 2015
Why Choose Victory Performance for Your Lower Back Pain
Unlike clinics that rely on assistants or generic exercise programs, every session at Victory Performance is led by licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPTs). We've provided services to over 3,000 patients in the Culver City and Los Angeles area, helping many achieve their goals through our targeted physical therapy approach.
What sets us apart:
Root Cause Focus: We identify and treat the specific muscle imbalances causing your pain
The Victory Method: Our proprietary approach addresses biomechanical dysfunction for lasting relief
Doctor-Led Care: Every session with a DPT, never an aide or assistant
Proven Results: 700+ five-star reviews from patients who've reclaimed their active lives
“I bounced around several PTs in the area and no one gave me the personalized 1:1 care that Victory provides. Victory is truly quality over quantity—they don't churn out patients and pass you off to assistants mid appointment. They got me back on my bike and lifting weights after years of low back pain. Hands down the best PT in town.” - Sean M
Understanding Your Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain affects millions of Americans and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In our Culver City clinic, we see patients whose pain stems from various causes, but the underlying issue is often the same: muscle imbalances that create instability and compensatory patterns.
Common Causes We Treat:
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Weak multifidus muscles that fail to stabilize individual vertebrae
Glute weakness forcing your lower back to overcompensate
Poor core activation leaving your spine unsupported
Tight or weak psoas muscles affecting spinal alignment
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Herniated or bulging discs
Spinal stenosis
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Sciatica and nerve irritation
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Prolonged sitting (the #1 worst thing for your lower back)
Poor posture from desk work
Improper lifting techniques
Sedentary lifestyle leading to muscle deconditioning
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Recovery after back surgery
Preventing re-injury through targeted strengthening
Restoring functional movement patterns
The Victory Method for Lower Back Pain Relief
Our comprehensive approach addresses not just your symptoms, but the underlying biomechanical causes of your pain. Through years of treating active adults and athletes in Culver City, we've refined our method to deliver faster, more lasting results.
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Movement Analysis We analyze how your body moves to identify compensation patterns and muscle imbalances. This detailed assessment reveals why traditional treatments may have failed and guides our targeted approach.
Immediate Pain Management
Manual therapy techniques to reduce muscle tension
Joint mobilization to restore proper movement
Therapeutic modalities to decrease inflammation
Gentle exercises to begin movement restoration
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Strength Training We focus on building comprehensive strength throughout your entire kinetic chain, not just isolated muscles. Our approach targets the deep spinal stabilizers, core musculature, and hip complex as integrated systems. Research shows that individuals with chronic lower back pain often exhibit weakness patterns that affect multiple muscle groups working together. We help restore balanced strength across all the muscle systems that support your spine, creating a foundation for better movement and reduced pain.
Flexibility and Mobility Restricted movement in key areas can create compensatory patterns that contribute to lower back pain. We assess and address mobility limitations throughout your spine, hips, and surrounding tissues. Whether addressing tight hip flexors that may affect spinal alignment, restricted thoracic mobility that increases lumbar stress, or fascial restrictions that limit optimal movement patterns, our flexibility programs help restore the mobility needed for pain-free function.
Motor Control Retraining Perhaps most importantly, we focus on how all your muscles work together during movement. Many people with lower back pain develop altered movement patterns where muscles don't activate in the right sequence or with appropriate timing. We retrain your neuromuscular system to coordinate properly—teaching your deep stabilizers, global movers, and postural muscles to function as an integrated team. This motor control retraining helps ensure that strength and flexibility improvements translate into better real-world movement patterns.
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Functional Movement Training We retrain movement patterns specific to your activities—whether that's running the Culver City loop, playing sports, or simply moving confidently through daily tasks.
Postural Education Learn proper sitting, standing, and lifting techniques that protect your spine. We address workplace ergonomics for Los Angeles professionals spending long hours at desks.
Long-term Maintenance Our goal isn't just to get you out of pain—it's to keep you there. We provide the tools and knowledge for lifelong spinal health.
What to Expect During Your Care
Your First Visit
Comprehensive evaluation by a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Movement analysis to identify potential contributing factors
Hands-on assessment to begin understanding your condition
Personalized plan based on your specific needs and goals
Clear explanation of what to expect during your care
Typical Timeline
Many patients begin experiencing some improvement within the first few sessions, with more significant changes typically occurring within 4-6 weeks. Chronic conditions may require longer care, but our structured approach helps ensure steady progress.
Don't let lower back pain keep you from the activities you love. Whether you're looking to return to weekend sports in Culver City parks, address desk-related discomfort from your Los Angeles work routine, or simply move through daily activities more comfortably, Victory Performance and Physical Therapy may have the expertise to help.
Our evidence-based approach focuses on the potential contributing factors to your pain, not just the symptoms, working toward the lasting improvement you've been seeking. With over 3,000 patient experiences and a commitment to helping you achieve your goals, we're ready to help you write your own success story.
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Located in the heart of Culver City, Victory Performance and Physical Therapy proudly serves patients throughout Los Angeles, including Culver City, West LA, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, and surrounding communities.
Additional Services
Shockwave Therapy
This advanced treatment may help accelerate healing in stubborn injuries by stimulating blood flow and tissue repair. We use it as part of a targeted plan when traditional methods haven’t been enough.
Sports Massage
Our therapeutic massage combines movement with deep tissue techniques, targeting problem areas more effectively than traditional massage while potentially enhancing recovery and flexibility..
Personal Training
Once you've achieved your initial goals, our personal training programs may help you build strength safely, taking your history and fitness goals into account for continued progress.
The Science Behind Our Approach
Our methods are informed by current research demonstrating the potential effectiveness of targeted physical therapy for lower back pain:
Multifidus Research: Studies consistently show that individuals with chronic lower back pain often exhibit multifidus muscle dysfunction and atrophy, with research demonstrating that muscle recovery may not be spontaneous but may require specific exercise intervention. Published research suggests that targeted multifidus strengthening may lead to improvements in function for patients with chronic low back pain.
Glute Strengthening Studies: Research published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science found that gluteus muscle strengthening combined with lumbar stabilization exercises significantly improved lumbar muscle strength and balance in chronic low back pain patients. A 2023 systematic review concluded that hip muscle strengthening exercises may effectively reduce pain and disability in people with non-specific low back pain.
Core Stabilization Evidence: Research demonstrates that the transversus abdominis muscle works with the multifidus and pelvic floor muscles to form the anatomical girdle important for spinal stability. Studies show that patients with non-specific low back pain often present with altered transversus abdominis activation, and that core stability training may improve activation and timing of this stabilizing muscle.
Movement-Based Therapy: Research supports movement retraining approaches that may address altered movement patterns common in patients with low back pain, with studies showing that motor control exercises may lead to improvements in pain intensity and functional disability. Clinical practice guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association recommend exercise training interventions including specific trunk muscle activation and movement control exercises for patients with chronic low back pain.
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Many patients see improvement within 4-6 weeks, with some experiencing relief after just a few sessions. Duration depends on your specific condition, how long you've had symptoms, and your adherence to the program.
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California allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can typically start care without a physician referral. We'll coordinate with your doctor as appropriate.
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We accept most insurance plans and help verify your benefits before starting care. Our team handles the paperwork to help minimize your out-of-pocket costs.
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Many patients come to us after experiences elsewhere. Our Doctor-led approach and focus on identifying contributing factors may offer a different perspective on your condition.
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Physical therapy may help some patients avoid surgical procedures when appropriate. Early intervention with proper physical therapy often provides conservative management options.