Physical Therapy for

Neck Pain

Neck pain, stiffness, pinched nerves, and headaches that start in the neck are among the most common conditions I treat. The neck is complex — but with the right hands-on approach, most people see significant improvement quickly.

Common Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain has many causes, and identifying the right one is the first step to effective treatment:

  • Cervical disc herniation or bulge
  • Cervical facet joint arthritis
  • Muscle strain and tension
  • Forward head posture ("tech neck")
  • Cervicogenic headaches (headaches from the neck)
  • Pinched nerve causing arm pain or numbness
  • Whiplash or injury
  • Cervical stenosis

Neck Pain & Headaches

Many headaches — including those diagnosed as tension headaches or migraines — actually originate in the cervical spine. These are called cervicogenic headaches, and they respond very well to physical therapy.

If your headaches come with neck stiffness, are worse after sitting at a computer, or start at the base of your skull, there's a good chance your neck is the source.

Read: Cervicogenic Headaches

How I Treat Neck Pain

Hands-on treatment tailored to what's actually causing your pain — not a generic exercise sheet.

Cervical Manual Therapy

Gentle joint mobilization to restore normal neck movement and reduce pain and stiffness.

Dry Needling

Highly effective for the muscle tension and trigger points that drive neck pain and headaches.

Postural Correction

Addressing the forward head posture and muscle imbalances that are often the root cause.

Nerve Mobilization

For pinched nerves causing arm pain, numbness, or tingling — restoring normal nerve movement.

Therapeutic Exercise

Deep cervical flexor strengthening and scapular stabilization to support lasting recovery.

PRRT

Primal Reflex Release Technique — particularly effective for neck pain with a strong muscle guarding component.

Neck Pain Doesn't Have to Be Your Normal

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