Neck and back
Physical therapy for neck and back pain and stiffness, whether a physician sent you or you came on your own.
This care is for you if
Your neck or back is sore after sitting, driving or lifting
Turning your head or bending has become something you plan around
Your doctor suggested physical therapy before or after other care
You want to keep working or gardening while you get better
What a visit looks like
What we do
Your therapist examines how you move, treats stiff areas with hands-on care and teaches exercises and ways to set up your work and home.
What decides how many visits
What your therapist finds, what your physician's plan says, what you need to be able to do again and how you respond. Your therapist talks it through with you.
Who treats you
A physical therapist, and sometimes a physical therapist assistant under their direction. Your first visit is about an hour.
Meet the teamHow it is paid for
Most patients use insurance, and some pay themselves. The front desk checks your benefits before your first visit.
How fees work
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, a sudden severe headache or pain, new weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a fall with a head injury needs emergency care now. Call 911.
Questions about this care
Do I need imaging first?
Not always. Your therapist decides at your first visit whether you should see a physician for imaging or another check, and tells your doctor's office.
Can I keep working?
Often, yes. Tell us about your job and your therapist plans around it.
Book a first visit
Tell your therapist what is bothering you in your own words when you come in. The form does not ask for it.