Expert Back Pain Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL

At Journey Physical Therapy, you get one-on-one care with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy from your very first visit to your last. No rotating assistants. No shortcuts. Just hands-on manual therapy and personalized exercise designed to find the root cause of your pain—so you can move freely again without relying on painkillers, injections, or surgery. Serving Chicago’s Roscoe Village, Lakeview, and Logan Square neighborhoods.

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Still Living with Back Pain in Chicago?

You’ve tried resting, icing, maybe even pain medication—but the pain keeps coming back. For too many Chicago residents, back pain becomes a cycle with no real end in sight.

Generic, Rotating Care

You see a different therapist every visit, repeat your story each time, and never build the continuity that drives real recovery. Progress stalls and frustration grows.

Medications That Mask, Not Fix

Painkillers and injections may dull the sensation, but they don’t address what’s actually causing your back pain. The relief is temporary—and the underlying problem remains.

Surgery Feels Like the Only Option

When pain becomes chronic, surgery starts to feel inevitable. But for many patients, the right hands-on physical therapy can make surgery unnecessary—if you find it in time.

Why Chicago Chooses Journey for Back Pain PT

Journey Physical Therapy is built on a simple but rare commitment: you work with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy, every single session. Dr. Praneeth Purimetla combines advanced manual therapy techniques with targeted therapeutic exercise to treat the root cause of your back pain—not just the symptoms. With 11+ years of experience and 219 five-star Google reviews, patients across Chicago trust Journey PT to help them get back to doing what they love.

  • One-on-one sessions with the same DPT from start to finish—no hand-offs, no assistants
  • Hands-on manual therapy combined with active exercise to address the root cause of your pain
  • No physician referral required in many cases—direct access back pain PT near me in Chicago
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"I came to Journey Physical Therapy with persistent back and hip pain, along with tingling in my leg. Praneeth listened carefully, investigated my symptoms, and was very reassuring. Now, after multiple sessions of his expert hands-on therapy and guidance, I am much improved! Praneeth is friendly, thoughtful, and knowledgeable—and he gives you his complete attention for the full hour."
Video Testimonial: Scott K.
Jeff B., Journey Physical Therapy Patient

Your Path to Back Pain Relief Starts Here

Step 1: Book Your Free Discovery Call

Start with a free 15-minute phone call. Tell us about your back pain, your goals, and your situation. We’ll answer your questions about cost, availability, and whether physical therapy is the right fit—before you commit to anything.

Step 2: Get Your Personalized Treatment Plan

At your first visit, Dr. Purimetla conducts a thorough evaluation to identify the root cause of your pain. You’ll leave with a clear, individualized plan built around hands-on manual therapy and targeted exercise—designed specifically for your body and your goals.

Step 3: Move Better. Live Stronger.

Session by session, you’ll build strength, restore mobility, and reduce pain—guided by the same expert therapist every time. Most patients see meaningful improvement within weeks, without surgery, injections, or ongoing medication.

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Back Pain Conditions We Treat in Chicago

Whether your back pain came on suddenly from a lifting injury or has built up over years of desk work, Dr. Purimetla has the training and hands-on expertise to help. Journey PT’s back pain physical therapy in Chicago addresses a wide range of spinal and related conditions using evidence-based manual therapy, joint mobilization, and therapeutic exercise.

  • Spine conditions: Low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, mid back pain, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, and failed back surgery
  • Nerve-related pain: Radiculopathy, numbness, tingling, and leg pain associated with lumbar or cervical nerve compression
  • Posture and overuse injuries: Sedentary-job stiffness, degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, and chronic overuse conditions affecting the spine and surrounding muscles
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219 Five-Star Reviews in Chicago

  • Works wonders for lower back pain. My lower back muscles were pretty twisted and tight. Praneeth brought my back back to life after a handful of sessions. Highly recommend him.

    Matt Martucci Avatar Matt Martucci
    November 13, 2019

    After trying other places I found Journey PT. It's been a great experience. Praneeth is knowledgeable and has good listening skills. The kind of collaborative treatment that he offers is exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend his services.

    Mihaela Campion Avatar Mihaela Campion
    February 21, 2022

  • Love Journey Physical therapy! I have been dealing with a chronic neck and back injury. Praneeth took the time to thoroughly listen to my complaints and find ways to help me make it better. With a combination of at home exercises and Praneeth's hands on adjustments, every week I get stronger and start to feel relieved from my pain. He has a true gift of finding the source of pain and mapping a path to find a solution.

    Christine Sachs Avatar Christine Sachs
    December 3, 2019

    Praneeth treated my daughter for some knee pain she was having. He was really thorough in diagnosis. He spent tons of time with us, making sure he really understood the problem. He gave her exercises to do at home. After about 8 visits, she was in good shape and hasn't had any pain since. Also, he's a super nice and funny guy. We had a great experience.

    Eileen Moran Avatar Eileen Moran
    August 2, 2019

  • I highly recommend Dr. Praneeth Purimetla. His service is very personal and he spends time getting to know his physical therapy patients in order to tailor care not only to your PT needs but your goals.

    Joshua Smith Avatar Joshua Smith
    February 27, 2020

    Dr. Praneeth Purimetla at Journey Physical Therapy at 2250 West Belmont in Chicago, Illinois has helped me rehab from hip replacement. Additionally, he has helped me avoid back surgery and painful injections through his expert analysis of the neuro-mechanical problem afflicting my lumbar spine. His recommended physical regimen has resulted in the disappearance of the painful muscular spasms and arthritic pain afflicting the area of my right femur and knee. Dr. Purimetla understands the complicated inter-relatedness of the muscles, bones, and nerves of the human body. He uses his understanding and experience coupled with logic to guide patients to self-healing through the disciplined use of an appropriate physical regimen. Finally, Dr. Purimetla's professionalism and humanity are a blessing to all. He is truly a good (if not great) man. Sincerely, Ronald Ford Chicago, Illinois

    Ronald Ford Avatar Ronald Ford
    March 4, 2020

Meet Dr. Praneeth Purimetla — Your Chicago Back Pain Physical Therapy Expert

Dr. Praneeth Purimetla, physical therapist and owner of Journey Physical Therapy in Chicago

Dr. Praneeth Purimetla
Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago with advanced fellowship training in Manual Physical Therapy from Regis University. As a former Division I scholarship basketball player, Dr. Purimetla understands the physical and mental demands of recovery. He specializes in hands-on manual therapy techniques that address the root cause of pain, helping patients avoid unnecessary medications, injections, and surgery. With over 200 five-star reviews, Dr. Purimetla's one-on-one approach delivers results that big-box physical therapy clinics simply can't match. Credentials & Specialties: Doctor of Physical Therapy, UIC (2013) Fellow in Training, Regis University (2016-2018) American Physical Therapy Association Member Specialties: Spine Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Injury Prevention

Find Us in Chicago, IL

Journey Physical Therapy is located at 2250 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1W, Chicago, IL 60618—in the heart of Roscoe Village, convenient to Lakeview and Logan Square. Just 15 minutes (6.6 miles) from Downtown Chicago via I-90 W / I-94 W—take exit 47A for Fullerton Ave, head north on N Western Ave, then turn right onto W Belmont Ave. We’re easy to find along the W Belmont Ave corridor near Riverpoint Center and Riverview Plaza.

Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–7:00pm

Friday: 7:30am–1:00pm

Saturday–Sunday: Closed

Email:

admin@journeyphysicaltherapy.com

Phone:

773-883-2337

Fax:

773-883-2336

Office:

2250 West Belmont Avenue, Suite 1W Chicago, IL 60618

Common Questions

Everything you want to know about starting back pain physical therapy in Chicago with Journey PT—before you even pick up the phone.

In most cases, no. Illinois allows direct access to physical therapy, which means you can schedule with Journey PT without a doctor’s referral. There may be exceptions depending on your insurance or specific situation—ask us on your free Discovery Call and we’ll clarify right away.

The Discovery Call is a free 15-minute phone conversation with Dr. Purimetla. It’s your chance to describe your back pain, ask about cost, availability, and billing options, and find out whether physical therapy is the right fit for your situation—before committing to anything. There’s no pressure and no obligation.

Your first visit is a comprehensive one-on-one evaluation with Dr. Purimetla. He’ll take a detailed history, assess your movement, identify the root cause of your pain, and build a personalized treatment plan. Sessions are a full hour—just you and your therapist, no assistants or interruptions.

The biggest difference is consistency. At many clinics, you see a different therapist each visit or spend most of your session with an aide. At Journey PT, you work exclusively with Dr. Purimetla—a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 11+ years of experience—every single session. That continuity translates directly into better, faster results.

Dr. Purimetla treats a full spectrum of back pain conditions, including low back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, SI joint pain, mid back pain, neck pain, radiculopathy, degenerative disc disease, and post-surgical back pain. If you’re unsure whether your condition qualifies, the Discovery Call is the perfect place to ask.

Simply book your free 15-minute Discovery Call. Visit journeyphysicaltherapy.com or call us at (773) 883-2337. We’re open Monday through Friday, 7 AM–8 PM.

Still Have Questions?

 We’re happy to answer any questions you have about physical therapy in Chicago. Give us a call or request a free phone consultation to learn more.

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