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Neck Pain Physical Therapy in Rocky Hill, CT

At Apex Physical Therapy in Rocky Hill, CT, we provide individualized physical therapy for neck pain, stiffness, muscle strain, headaches, postural problems, arthritis and cervical radiculopathy. Our treatment begins with a detailed evaluation of your mobility, strength, posture and functional limitations so we can develop a treatment plan focused on reducing pain, restoring movement and helping you return to normal activities.

Conditions we have successfully treated:

• Whiplash
• Acute Pain
• Sprains/Strains
• Chronic neck pain*
• Arthritis (spondylosis)
• Post Surgical Fusion
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Pinched Nerves (Radiculopathy)

What are my treatment options?

• Drugs
• Surgery
• Epidural Injections
• Physical Therapy*

Advantages of Physical Therapy:

• No side effects.
• Cost-effective.
• Supported by clinical research*.
• Customized to treat the underlying cause.

Your Recovery Process:

• Pain relief is priority number one.
• Recovery of any lost neck motion.
• Neck stabilization techniques
• Recovery of functional movement.
• Independent care.

Components of Your Care:

• A thorough biomechanical evaluation.
• Extensive patient education.
• A customized treatment plan.
• Gentle hands-on techniques to relax the muscles.
• Effective joint mobilization techniques to decrease stiffness.
• Pain relieving modalities such as ice, heat, ultrasound or electrical stimulation.
• Dynamic or static neck traction.
• Targeted stretching for tight muscles.
• Individualized posture retraining.
• Core neck stabilization techniques.

Everyone is different. You may require one or two visits, or an extended care plan over several weeks or months. If you’re ready for relief, and tired of “masking” your pain, treat the cause, not just the symptoms!

* Cited from the academic journal, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004.

Back Pain and Sciatica Physical Therapy in Rocky Hill, CT

At Apex Physical Therapy in Rocky Hill, CT, we provide individualized physical therapy for low back pain, sciatica, muscle strains, arthritis, degenerative disc conditions and other causes of back pain. Your treatment begins with an evaluation of your movement, strength, flexibility, posture and functional limitations so we can develop a personalized program designed to reduce pain, improve mobility and help you return to your normal activities.

What Can Cause Back Pain and Sciatica?

Back pain and sciatica can develop for many reasons. Symptoms may be associated with muscle or joint irritation, reduced spinal mobility, disc-related problems, arthritis, nerve irritation, weakness, movement limitations or other musculoskeletal conditions. Because symptoms and contributing factors vary from person to person, a physical therapy evaluation can help determine which movements and activities are affecting your condition.

How Physical Therapy Can Help

Our physical therapists evaluate your mobility, strength, flexibility, posture, movement patterns and functional limitations. Based on the findings, we develop an individualized treatment program designed to reduce symptoms, improve movement and help you return to work, exercise and everyday activities.

Our physical therapists will evaluate the factors that may be contributing to your back pain or sciatica and develop an individualized treatment plan based on your findings and goals.

• Identify factors that may be contributing to your pain
• Create an individualized treatment plan
• Reduce pain and improve function
• Restore mobility, flexibility and movement
• Strengthen the muscles that support your spine
• Improve your ability to perform daily activities
• Help you return to work, exercise and recreational activities

Here at Apex Physical Therapy our specialty is Back and Neck Pain. Our therapists are very experienced and have the knowledge and skills to provide a number of different ways to reach your goal of getting back to your normal self again.

On your first visit…

• It begins with a full interview and physical therapy examination.
• Afterwards the therapist will explain to you in English, not medical jargon, where the cause of your problem is coming from.
• YOUR GOALS and YOUR EXPECTATIONS will be discussed and agreed upon.
• Considering those goals, you will learn what successful treatment looks like.
• You and the therapist will discuss this plan and work together to resolve your pain and get you back to your normal self again.

Common conditions we treat:

• Back Pain
• Lumbar sprains/strains
• Herniated or Bulging Disc (HNP)
• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Spinal Stenosis
• Sciatica and leg pain
• Facet pain
• Spondylosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Compression fractures
• Post surgical rehabilitation