Neck injury therapy

Not necessarily. Oftentimes, neck pain can be solved or drastically improved by physical therapy; however, sometimes surgery is necessary. During your evaluation, your therapist will determine if you are a good candidate for physical therapy or if further diagnostic testing is needed.

Most of the time, addressing the underlying issue(s) such as weakness, tightness, stability, or postural corrections can immensely help reduce symptoms and pain; however, depending on what is causing the neck pain (e.g., scoliosis, degenerative arthritis, genetics), physical therapy can alleviate the pain, but may not be able to resolve it completely.

Injuries such as whiplash, repetitive movements, and postural dysfunctions can pull on the muscles at the base of the skull, which can cause tension headaches.

The length of outpatient therapy varies from person to person; however, therapy for neck pain usually lasts 4-8 weeks. Your therapist will work with you to develop a customized and effective treatment plan to help you achieve your best recovery.

Typically, someone experiencing neck pain will benefit from outpatient therapy services. Patients with complex neck pain/conditions may be eligible for inpatient rehab if they have more than one disease or condition present at the same time that requires 24/7 care and physician oversight.