Neck Pain
Neck pain usually comes from posture, desk work, an old injury or a pinched nerve, and physical therapy is a first-line way to ease it and keep it from coming back. Logos Physical Therapy treats stiff necks, tech neck, whiplash and neck pain radiating down the arm in Perth Amboy and Somerville, New Jersey.
Why your neck hurts
The neck carries the head all day, so small habits add up.
Posture and desk work
Tech neck or text neck, from hours looking down at a phone or screen, loads the muscles at the back of the neck.
Whiplash
A sudden snap of the head, in a car accident or a fall, can strain the muscles and joints of the neck. Claims and billing after a crash are on auto accident care.
Arthritis and a pinched nerve
Wear in the neck joints can narrow the space for a nerve (cervical radiculopathy), sending neck pain radiating down the arm.
A crick in the neck
A stiff neck after sleeping badly is common and usually eases with gentle movement and the right exercises.
Hands-on care for the neck
Your therapist uses manual therapy and cervical mobilization to restore movement, and prescribes exercise that strengthens the deep muscles at the front of the neck. We also look at neck and shoulder pain together, because the two share muscles; see shoulder pain.
Ergonomics matter too. We go through how your desk, chair and screen are set up and what to change.
What you can expect
- A one-on-one evaluation of your neck, shoulders and upper back
- Mobilization and soft tissue work to ease stiffness
- Deep neck flexor strengthening and posture training
- A workstation setup plan you can use at home or at work
- You can come to Logos with a physician’s referral or ask for care directly.
Questions we hear about neck pain
Some patients come in worried about a pinched nerve in neck, and others about pain that runs into the shoulder. We test the neck, the shoulder and the nerves to see which it is.
Red flags: see a doctor first
- Neck pain after a fall or crash
- Dizziness or vision changes when you move your neck
- Arm weakness that is getting worse
If any red flag applies, get medical care first.
Neck pain care in Perth Amboy and Somerville
Request an appointment at Logos Physical Therapy and a physical therapist will call you to find a time.
We see patients in Perth Amboy and Somerville, New Jersey.