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Physical Therapy for Neck Pain

Most neck pain is caused by a joint or muscle problem. Physical therapy for your neck pain is the perfect solution to help ease your pain and discomfort.

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Neck pain is common and can often be linked to trauma or ongoing issues with the spine.  People who experience neck pain can have difficulty performing everyday activities such as working, driving, playing sports, or turning their heads. Most neck pain is caused by joint or muscle problems and can be treated effectively with early referral to physical therapy.

Common Diagnoses of Neck Pain

 

Symptoms of Neck Pain

  • Pain in the neck, head, shoulders, or arms
  • Numbness and tingling in the arms
  • Neck Tightness
  • Muscle spasms

How We Treat

A physical therapist will perform a comprehensive evaluation and create a customized program to address your needs. Services for neck pain may include:

 

 

*Services are not available at all locations. Call or click the location page near you for that center’s services.

Active Release Technique

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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

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Dry Needling

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Manual Therapy

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McKenzie Method

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Orthopedics

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What to Expect

Every patient has a unique health history, diagnosis and personal goals.  When you come for your first appointment, we will create a personalized treatment plan for you.

We work with most major insurance providers and do our best to help keep the paperwork pain-free.  If you’d like to confirm your insurance coverage, please let us know and we can verify when you schedule.  If your insurance provider requires a co-pay, we will ask for this payment at each visit.  We accept payments by cash, check or credit card.

When to arrive for physical therapy

When to Arrive

On average, a patient’s first visit lasts about an hour. We typically ask patients to arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in, complete paperwork and/or change clothes.

What to Bring for Physical Therapy

What to Bring

On your first visit, you’ll need to bring your physician referral or prescription (if needed), your insurance card, your primary registration forms, your ID or driver’s license and your co-payment (as applicable). If desired, you may bring a change of clothing.

How Physical Therapy Works

How it Works

During your first visit, your physical therapist will do an initial evaluation and discuss your plan of care.  The therapist uses this information to set goals for your continued treatment.  Physical therapy goals may include improved movement, strength, endurance and flexibility, as well as decreased pain.  Your subsequent visits will focus on treatment that is based on your diagnosis and individualized goals.

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