Neck pain can make work, sleep, driving, and everyday activities feel intolerable. Comprehensive Physical Therapy can help identify the source of your discomfort and create a plan to help you return to normal function with less pain.
Your neck extends from the base of your skull to the top of your shoulder blades, so pain in this area can affect much more than turning your head. It may be a constant dull ache or a sharp, stabbing pain. At Comprehensive Physical Therapy, our goal is to help you regain comfortable movement and get back to daily life without pain holding you back.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, one-third of the population may experience neck pain during the year. Rather than trying to manage symptoms on your own, a thorough evaluation can help determine what is contributing to your pain and which treatment approach fits your needs.
Neck pain may occur on its own or alongside other symptoms, including:
Injuries to tissues and bone are common reasons for neck pain, and degenerative conditions can also contribute. A physical therapy evaluation is the best way to better understand the factors affecting your movement and comfort.
Conditions such as osteoarthritis can reduce cartilage between the vertebrae in the neck. As neck joints change with age, pain and limited movement can develop.
A herniated disc or narrowing where nerves exit the spine can squeeze nerves. Pain may sometimes travel from the neck into the hands and fingers, known as radiculopathy.
Whiplash is a common strain injury after a motor vehicle accident or high-impact sports collision. Rapid back-and-forth head movement can affect the soft tissues at the back of the neck.
Overuse can strain neck muscles. Even sitting at a desk with your neck craned toward a computer screen can contribute to tightness and discomfort.
Some illnesses and conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis, spinal stenosis, and meningitis, can be associated with neck pain.
Because neck pain can have many causes, an individualized assessment is an important first step toward an appropriate recovery plan.
If you are looking for safer, effective, long-term relief, physical therapy can be an alternative to simply masking pain with medication. Our physical therapists begin with a thorough assessment of your neck range of motion and the limitations you may be experiencing.
That assessment helps guide a rehabilitation strategy designed around you. Your therapist may prescribe specific exercises to strengthen and improve the muscles and tissues in your neck. Treatment may also include hands-on techniques to reduce stiffness and improve neck range of motion.
Every treatment plan is unique. What works for one person may not be right for another, which is why our therapists tailor care to your individual needs, goals, medical history, and symptoms.
We assess movement, range of motion, symptoms, and limitations to help identify the best starting point for your care.
Your plan may include targeted exercise and manual therapy techniques intended to ease stiffness and improve mobility.
We help you work toward improved strength, movement, and confidence for the activities that matter most to you.
“Amazing, feel way better. My neck has almost no pain. Highly recommend.”
— Brayden T.
“Awesome, very outgoing, very good at explaining the process and very understanding to the patients needs.”
— William T.
Comprehensive Physical Therapy serves the Metairie and Mandeville community with one-on-one guidance, a private and thorough initial evaluation, and a clear plan for recovery.
You do not have to plan your life around neck pain. Take the first step toward improved mobility, strength, and independence today.