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Expert Low Back Pain Physical Therapy in Dallas, TX

At North Dallas Physical Therapy, Dr. Daniel Stokes delivers full-hour, 1-on-1 low back pain physical therapy in Dallas — built around your movement, your goals, and your timeline. No aides, no rushed visits, no generic protocols. Just real answers and a clear path back to the activities you love.

Expert Sports Physical Therapy in Dallas, TX

Still Dealing with Back Pain After Months of PT?  

Cookie-Cutter Protocols

You were handed a sheet of exercises and told to rest. Nobody screened your movement patterns, tested your strength, or asked about your goals — and now you're no better than when you started.

 

 

Rushed, Shared Sessions

Your 'PT session' lasted 20 minutes — 10 of which were with an aide. You never got real hands-on time with a licensed therapist, and your questions went unanswered.

Cleared Without Being Ready

You were told you could return to the gym, the course, or the track — but nobody measured whether your body was actually ready. The pain came back within weeks.

Why Dallas Chooses North Dallas PT for Back Pain

North Dallas Physical Therapy was built for athletes and active adults who are done settling for generic care. Every session is a full hour with Dr. Daniel Stokes — no handoffs, no double-booking, no shortcuts. Your low back pain physical therapy plan starts with a real movement screen and strength assessment, so treatment targets the root cause, not just the symptoms.

  • Full-hour, 1-on-1 sessions with Dr. Stokes every visit — never shared with another patient or handed off to an aide

  • Technology-driven assessments including isokinetic strength testing and functional movement screens to guide every decision

  • Self-pay model with HSA/FSA accepted, superbills provided, and payment plans available — care directed by your goals, not insurance limits

Why Dallas Athletes Choose North Dallas PT

A Clear Plan to Overcome Your Low Back Pain 

Step 1: Reboot

We start by calming your pain quickly using hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, cupping, and soft tissue techniques — so you can move again without bracing for every step.

 

 

Step 2: Refine

Using a functional movement screen and isokinetic strength testing, Dr. Stokes pinpoints the movement deficits and muscle imbalances driving your back pain — then builds a personalized program to correct them.

Step 3: Restore

You return to your sport, your gym, or your run — stronger than before. Objective benchmarks confirm you're truly ready, not just guessing. No more setbacks, no more sidelines.

Sports Physical Therapy for Injuries We Treat

From acute sports injuries to chronic overuse conditions, Dr. Stokes provides evidence-based sports physical therapy in Dallas for a wide range of orthopedic and performance-limiting diagnoses. Whether you're a runner dealing with IT band syndrome, an overhead athlete managing shoulder pain, or a weekend warrior recovering from an ACL injury, you'll receive a treatment plan built specifically around your body, your sport, and your goals.

  • Lower extremity: IT band syndrome, runner's knee, ACL injury, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, hip impingement, hamstring strain, and ankle sprains

  • Upper extremity: rotator cuff pain/tear, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and wrist pain

  • Spine and overuse: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, mid back pain, tendinopathy, and general overuse injuries

Sports Physical Therapy for Injuries We Treat

 5.0 Stars Across 50 Google Reviews 

 Real results from athletes and active adults in Dallas. 

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"Very impressive practice with a thoughtful integration of PT, strength training, and performance systems. NDPT clearly cares about outcomes and data to guide progress. Excited to see their impact in athlete care! Thanks Daniel, for your generosity in sharing your expertise with us."



Eric M. — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"Daniel is excellent. He helped both of my boys rehab and successfully return to play. He's extremely knowledgeable and always thinking beyond just recovery — focusing on long-term health, performance, and injury prevention. Highly recommend!"



Glen L. — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"I can't recommend Daniel enough! He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and thorough in his approach. Every session is tailored to my body's needs, and I always leave feeling better. He takes the time to explain what he's doing and why, which helps me better understand how to take care of my body outside of our sessions."

Christian C. — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meet Daniel Stokes, PT, DPT, CSCS

Owner | Sports Physical Therapist | North Dallas Physical Therapy

Here to Help You Get Back to What You Love

At North Dallas Physical Therapy, our goal is simple: help athletes and active individuals move better, recover faster, and return to the activities they love with strength and confidence. Daniel Stokes leads that mission with over a decade of experience in sports performance and rehabilitation.

A Background Rooted in Performance and Care

Daniel is a licensed physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Over the years, he’s had the opportunity to work with athletes across every level from youth sports to the pros, through organizations like TCU, UT-Arlington, and Michael Johnson Performance.

He also supported Olympic athletes abroad and spent some time at Scottish Rite for Children, where he helped expand the sports physical therapy department while specializing in treating athletes aged 9–21, especially rotational and overhead athletes.

Education and Certifications

Daniel earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science from UT-Arlington. He is also certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and the Titleist Performance Institute (Medical Level 3).

A Patient-First Approach

At the heart of Daniel’s work is a passion for helping people stay active and injury-free. He uses movement screens, strength testing, and biomechanical analysis to personalize treatment and guide each patient through a clear, step-by-step recovery plan.

Whether you're a young athlete dealing with pain or an adult wanting to return to fitness safely, you’ll find a coach, clinician, and partner in Daniel.


Ready to Move Better?

Let’s get you back to doing what you love with strength, confidence, and a clear plan forward.

Find Us in Dallas — Easy to Reach

North Dallas Physical Therapy | 13621 Neutron Rd, Dallas, TX 75244 | (214) 307-2873 | Hours: Tue & Thu 11 AM–7 PM | Wed & Fri 6 AM–2 PM | Sat 7 AM–3 PM | Mon & Sun Closed. We're just 21 minutes from Downtown Dallas — head north on the Dallas North Tollway, take the exit toward Alpha Rd, then turn right onto Neutron Rd. You'll find us near Prestonwood Town Center and Preston Forest Shopping Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept insurance?

North Dallas PT operates on a self-pay, out-of-network model — which means your care is guided by your therapist and your goals, not an insurance company's visit limits. We accept HSA and FSA payments, provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement, and offer payment plans to help spread the cost. Call (214) 307-2873 to discuss current rates.

What happens during my first session?

Your first visit includes a comprehensive evaluation using our Reboot, Refine, Restore process — a thorough movement screen and strength assessment to identify the root cause of your pain, an initial hands-on treatment, and a personalized at-home or gym program. You leave with a clear plan and next steps, not just a diagnosis.

How is North Dallas PT different from a typical PT clinic?

Every session is a full hour, one-on-one with Dr. Daniel Stokes — you are never shared with another patient or passed to an aide. Care is backed by technology-driven assessments (running gait analysis, isokinetic strength testing, functional movement screens) and advanced manual therapy techniques, delivering a level of individualized, performance-focused attention that high-volume insurance-based clinics simply cannot provide.

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