Neck Pain Specialist

Collins Physical Therapy Institute

Physical Therapy and Musculoskeletal Injury located in The Commons & North Naples, Naples, FL

If you have pain in your neck that’s affecting your productivity, turn to Collins Physical Therapy Institute in Naples, Florida. At the state-of-the-art clinic, Gregory Collins, PT, and his team create a custom rehabilitation plan to eradicate your neck pain and restore normal movement. Call to learn more about how physical therapy can help you or use the online booking feature.

Neck Pain Q & A

What causes neck pain?

One of the skilled and knowledgeable physical therapists at Collins Physical Therapy Institute evaluates you to understand where your pain is located, what triggers it, and when it started to identify one of these possible causes:

  • Arthritis
  • Poor posture
  • Radiculopathy
  • Disc degeneration
  • Disc herniation
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Pulled muscle

 

Once your physical therapist determines the cause of your neck pain, they write a custom plan to resolve the problem and prevent it from recurring in the future.

 

What are the symptoms of neck pain?

The following symptoms usually accompany neck pain:

  • Tightness
  • Muscle spasms
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Weakness
  • Soreness
  • Stiffness

 

Pain in your neck may also cause recurrent headaches or sickening migraines. 

 

What is radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in your neck gets pinched from daily repetitive movements or trauma. It’s a common condition that can strike anyone but occurs more frequently in men and women who are 50 or older.

A skilled therapist works with you to develop a custom treatment plan to decrease pain, restore range of motion, and increase overall function.

 

What are the treatment options for neck pain?

Depending on the cause and severity of your neck pain, your physical therapist may include any of the following in your treatment plan:

  • Therapeutic massage
  • Posture training
  • Corrective exercises
  • Electrical stimulation

 

Collins Physical Therapy Institute is a leading provider of the McKenzie Method®. The groundbreaking protocol uses evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention to help you self-treat your pain. 

 

How can I take care of my neck pain at home?

If your neck is stiff and painful, there are several things you can do at home to relieve the discomfort:

  • Apply heat
  • Apply ice
  • Manipulate it with stretching exercises
  • Use an ergonomic pillow
  • Change your sleep position

 

To prevent the pain associated with a tech neck, you should also pay attention to your head position as you look down at your phone or other screens.

Put an end to your searing neck pain once and for all. Call one of the two Naples offices to make an appointment or book online.