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Performance Therapy · Neck pain & headaches
Care for neck pain that gets in the way.
Neck pain can make desk work, driving, and sleep uncomfortable. If headaches are part of the problem, we assess whether your neck may be contributing and coordinate with your medical team when needed.
- Assessment of neck symptoms, movement, and everyday demands
- MVA/PIP billing support for accident-related treatment
- A free PT Evaluation, with no referral required
Understanding your needs
What brings people to ADAPT for neck pain & headaches?
Neck pain can have several contributors, including injury, muscle strain, and sustained positions. Some headaches are related to the neck, while others need a different approach. We review your symptoms and assess neck movement, strength, and related daily demands to guide treatment.
Common concerns- A.Headaches that begin at the base of the skull and wrap forward
- B.Stiffness turning your head to check a blind spot
- C.Pain after long stretches at a computer or phone
- D.Tightness across the upper traps and between the shoulder blades
- E.Dizziness or light-headedness with quick head movements
Start with a conversation
Start with a free PT Evaluation for neck pain & headaches.
A free 60-minute visit with a licensed physical therapist. We'll discuss your symptoms, assess your movement, and recommend your next steps.
Support related to neck pain & headaches.
01Cervical strain
02Cervicogenic headache
03Whiplash
04Disc bulge
05Cervical radiculopathy
06TMJ-related
07Postural overload
08Pinched nerve
From your first visit to building strength.
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Understand your starting point.
A free 60-minute PT Evaluation includes your history, goals, postural pictures, and a movement assessment. Your therapist explains the findings and recommends a plan.
02
Work on recovery.
Hands-on care, mobility work, and progressive exercise address the needs identified in your assessment. Your physical therapist adjusts the plan as you respond.
03
Build on your progress.
When you are ready, training can help you keep developing strength and confidence. Your therapist and trainer coordinate the transition, with many members training about 3x a week.
How we work
Our approach to neck pain & headaches.
Treatment may include hands-on care, neck and upper-back mobility work, and strengthening. We also discuss practical adjustments to activities that bring on symptoms. For accident-related injuries, we coordinate with your treating physician and MVA/PIP carrier.
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Ready when you are
Let's talk about your next step.
Request a free PT Evaluation or text us about your concerns. We will respond within one business day.
Why ADAPT
Five ways we support your progress.
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Therapy and training work together.
Your therapist and trainer share information and coordinate your plan, helping your training build on the progress you make in therapy.
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A free first visit.
Start with a free PT Evaluation for pain or injury, or a free Game Planning Session for training. No referral is required. Ongoing PT is cash-pay, except for MVA/PIP insurance. Ask our team about Advanced evaluation and payment options.
03
The same practitioner follows your progress.
Working with the same practitioner across visits means they know your history, understand your goals, and can adjust your plan as you progress.
04
Support for the years ahead.
We help you work on current concerns while building strength for the activities you want to keep doing. Many members continue training with us for years.
05
We look at how you move.
Your assessment considers strength, mobility, and everyday activities alongside your history and relevant imaging. Those findings help guide your next steps.
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What to expect
Planning your next steps.
We track changes in symptoms over the first several sessions. A strengthening and movement program may run eight to twelve weeks, with the pace adjusted to your progress. You will also have guidance for exercises between visits.
What your plan includes
- Comprehensive assessment. A review of your goals, history, and current abilities, with measurements to track progress.
- A plan built for your body. Exercises and activities chosen for your goals and assessment findings.
- Same practitioner, every visit. A practitioner who knows your history and adjusts the plan as you progress.
- Support for continued progress. Regular reviews and coordinated training help you keep working toward your goals.
Quick inquiry
Talk to a person.
Share your contact details and tell us about your needs. We'll call within one business day. You can also reach us directly at (503) 755-8558.
Free 60-min PT Evaluation
Book your PT Evaluation.
Your first PT Evaluation is free and lasts 60 minutes. No referral is required. Ongoing treatment is cash-pay, except for MVA/PIP insurance.
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Let's build
your plan.
Start with a free 60-minute PT Evaluation. We'll discuss your symptoms, assess your movement, and recommend a plan for care. No referral or commitment required. Ongoing treatment is cash-pay, except for MVA/PIP insurance.