Back Pain

Revive Spine & Sport – Physical Therapy That Puts You First

That familiar sharp pain in your back strikes again. Perhaps it was caused by bending to pick something up or twisting in an awkward way. You don’t have the luxury of resting in bed for days, missing time with your kids, or staying away from the gym.

You deserve to get back to the activities you love without being limited by back pain or wasting your time with ineffective treatments, medications, injections, or surgery.   

Our passion is helping people overcome back pain and show them strategies to prevent it from coming back next time. 

Common Causes and Symptoms of Back Pain

Common Back Conditions We Treat:

If you’re experiencing any of these, physical therapy can help:

  • Bulging Disc 
  • Herniated Disc 
  • Previous Lumbar Surgery/Upcoming Lumbar Surgery 
  • Low Back Strain / Sprain 
  • Degenerative Disc Disease 
  • Degenerative Joint Disease 
  • Sciatica 
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy 
  • Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Pain 
  • Thoracic Pain 
  • Nerve Pain 
  • Disc Sequestration 
  • Spondylosis
  • Spinal Stenosis 
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    What causes backpain:

    Back pain can be caused by an injury, overuse, poor posture, or degenerative conditions. Some of the most common causes we see in New Braunfels include:

    • Disc injuries (herniated or bulging discs)
    • Muscle strains and ligament sprains
    • Arthritis and spinal stenosis
    • Sciatica/nerve irritation
    • Poor posture from desk work or prolonged sitting
    • Weak core or stabilizing muscles
    • Sports-related injuries
    • Unresolved pain after prior conservative care
    • Post-surgical pain
    • SI Joint pain/dysfunction
    • Spondylosthesis, spondylosis 
    • Degenerative disc disease

    Our 3-Step Back Pain Treatment Process

    At Revive Spine & Sport, our physical therapists use a clear, effective, and personalized approach:

    Step 1: Pain Management

    Our first priority is identifying the exact source of your back pain using Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) and movement-based testing. Once we know what’s driving your symptoms, we use targeted exercises, manual therapy, activity modification, and posture correction to reduce irritation and improve function.

    Step 2: Return to Function

    Once we have determined the drivers we begin focusing on strength training and mobility. By waiting until step 2 for this process we can be confident with progressively building your routine up until you achieve your goals set during phase 1.

    Step 3: Prevention of Recurrence

    Our goal is long-term results, not quick fixes. Upon achieving your goals we want to begin increasing your independence by reducing appointment frequency. From here some will graduate while others may choose to stay on a maintenance plan. This allows regularly scheduled wellness visits to assess progress and address any concerns. 

    The Revive Difference

    At Revive, we put our patients first and prevent outside influences from dictating treatment. To ensure we can do this, we are out of network with all insurance companies. As healthcare has gone down the drain, there are two major contributors:

    1. Declining health insurance reimbursement rates that require providers to see at least one patient every 30 minutes. Overlapping patient sessions cut into your treatment time.
    2. Health insurance companies dictating the treatments approved.

    Our approach ensures optimal outcomes, less time wasted, and a family atmosphere here in New Braunfels. We specialize in helping patients who have already tried conservative care without success, using MDT to guide every treatment decision.

    Why Choose Revive Spine and Sport

    We take the time to truly listen and understand your story

    We are dependent on patient referrals, we take your outcomes personal.

    We help guide you through your healthcare journey.

    We give you the tools to stay healthy for the long term.

    Our methods have stood the test of time.(The McKenzie Technique)

    Happy Customers

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    If you’re looking for top notch physical therapy in the New Braunfels area, Revive Spine and Sport is one I strongly recommend! Dr. Spencer Noble and Courtney are exceptional people who bring a helpfulness, kindness and expertise I have rarely found in a physical therapy office. And as a jiu jitsu athlete, I’ve been to a fair share of them! The rehab protocol Spencer has me on has already greatly helped with symptom management and has gotten me back on track to recovery quicker than I imagined. I would give this business 6 stars if I could.
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    I cannot say enough positive things about my (continuing) experience with Spencer and the team at Revive in working to help me function without debilitating pain in my shoulder and arm, among other things. Three words that come to mind are professional, knowledgeable and supportive. It has totally changed my perspective and my approach towards resolving not only the pain but my overall strength so I can move forward with confidence. The positive change is profound. Background: I have a shoulder with a torn labrum. I tried to "heal" it by avoiding using it and then the surrounding muscles atrophied and became very rigid. I got a shot from an orthopedic Dr that was supposed to make it feel ok enough to do PT. In my case, the shot was extremely counterproductive. A friend recommended Revive...I am so thankful I went The work I am learning is practical with goals that are achievable. This morning I said, "I cannot believe it's working!"
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    Hands-down, one of the best places I have visited for my back issues. Everyone there is super professional and very welcoming, Jake did an amazing job with evaluating my back and coming up with a plan. Happy to say today I was released pain-free. If you’re having any issues big or small, this is the place to go.
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    Tim Howard
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    Had a great experience here and got me corrected faster than anything I have tried before. Highly recommend.
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    Camryn Wilkins
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    Since I’ve completed my treatment with Jake and the Revive team I have not stopped recommending others to take a deeper look into their own pains with the help of Revive. I had intense lower back pain that radiated down my left leg and made it incredibly difficult to do anything without feeling horrible pain. I had a consult with Jake who answered all my questions, assured any concerns I had and got me right on track. He didn’t just treat any symptoms I had but was able to find/treat the root cause and now I am good as new. The entire crew was always so welcoming, super friendly, very funny and I genuinely looked forward to my sessions. I will forever be grateful for the knowledge that was shared and the ability to now walk around pain free! 100/10 would absolutely recommend!!
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    Bryce Cole
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    Came here after a tweak in my lower back, something I’ve been going through after an initial injury several years ago. Injury always leaves me immobile and in immense pain (sciatic nerve), but after being referred here I’ve made an incredible recovery! Spencer and Jake do not waste your time and give you the straight science and knowledge you need to recovery and keep with you for the rest of your life. Trust me, these guys are the real deal, everyone else in the industry (looking at YOU previous PT clinic I won’t name…) are a bunch of posers!
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    Dora Humphrey
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    After struggling with sciatica, back, and hip pain for an entire year, I can honestly say that Revive Spine & Sport has been life changing. My journey started with chiropractic care that unfortunately made my pain worse. I then saw an orthopedic surgeon and received a steroid injection, but it only provided relief for about a week before the pain returned. By the time I found Revive Spine & Sport, I had almost accepted that living with pain was my new normal. From my very first visit, Dr. Spencer and Dr. Jake took the time to thoroughly assess my condition instead of just treating the symptoms. Their knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care for their patients immediately stood out. The McKenzie Method they use has been amazing. They explained everything clearly, targeted the root cause of my pain, and adjusted my treatment based on how my body responded. In addition to this, they also incorporate needling, cupping, and scraping, which further helped accelerate my recovery. I always felt heard and never felt rushed. For the first time in over a year, I am finally pain free. I can’t thank Dr. Spencer, Dr. Jake enough. I highly recommend Revive Spine & Sport. Their expertise, thoroughness, and compassionate care are second to none.
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    Revive has given me tools to help me learn to manage my pain & symptoms while giving me a better understanding of what is going on with my body and what I can do to feel better. I have multiple autoimmune disorders, chronic pain throughout my entire body, migraines, and countless symptoms that affect my daily life. The Revive team really cares and wants to help! They don’t just look at one small piece of the puzzle, they look at the picture as a whole to determine the best course of action to help with long term relief. Whether that means working out, cupping, dry needling, or message work; I always leave my appointments feeling better and more relief from my pain than I have ever had in the past 10 years. I have so much love and gratitude for this well rounded business who treats everyone like family.
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    Kerri Kyle
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    If you’re looking for a physical therapist who truly cares about treating the whole person—not just the injury—Dr. Spencer is the one to see. I recently threw my back out and walked into his office in significant pain. I left feeling noticeably better after just one visit. What sets Dr. Spencer apart is that he takes the time to explain everything he’s doing and, more importantly, why he’s doing it. His knowledge is impressive, but his ability to educate and empower his patients is what really stands out. Dr. Spencer doesn’t treat you like just another patient on his schedule. He takes the time to understand you as a person and creates an individualized treatment plan based on your specific needs. His holistic approach gets to the root cause of the problem instead of simply treating the symptoms, and that has been a complete game changer for me. His entire team is incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive. From the moment I walked through the door, I felt right at home. It’s clear that everyone genuinely cares about helping people heal. I’ve been to several physical therapists over the years, and Dr. Spencer is, without question, the best I’ve ever seen. If you’re dealing with pain or looking for someone who will truly invest in your recovery, I can’t recommend him highly enough.
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    Revive is awesome! Spencer took the time to evaluate my issues and came up with a customer solution. Most places would see you 10 minutes and move on, but these guys spent over an hour with me. I highly recommend!