Yes, I tried physical therapy at more than one place and PT is one reason why I now have lower back pain. Usage of ankle weights caused severe strain and I am now hoping that acupuncture, massage and diet will aid me in having less pain. The second PT place made me feel like I was a slab of meat on a table--and, they too, overworked me. Be careful! Perhaps there are some good places out there but more often they do not seem to provide good care or even moral support.