Relief for neck pain, built around how you work and live.

Neck pain and stiffness often come from how we sit, work and sleep. We treat the pain and the habits behind it.

Three steps, with your doctor in the loop.

Common questions.

• Can physical therapy help neck pain from desk work?

  It can, for many people. We treat the pain and the habits behind it: neck and upper-back mobility, shoulder-blade and deep neck strength, and your posture and desk setup. With a virtual visit, your therapist can see your real workspace.

• How is this different from a massage or a chiropractor?

  A physical therapist evaluates how your neck, upper back and shoulders move. Then we build an exercise-based plan for mobility, strength, posture and desk setup, with a home program you can keep up on your own. We coordinate with your physician and your other providers when that helps your care.

• Are visits in-home or virtual?

  Both. In San Mateo, Santa Clara and Alameda counties, care combines in-home and virtual visits; everywhere else in California, visits are by secure video. Your physical therapist decides the mix at your initial evaluation, and virtual visits keep your care continuous between in-home visits.

• Do I need a prescription or referral to start physical therapy?

  No. In California you can start physical therapy without a referral. We coordinate with your physician on your care plan, and if you're on Medicare, we get your physician's sign-off on the plan of care as Medicare requires.

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