PRO Therapy

Minneapolis Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

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Neck Pain

We all experience neck pain from time to time – sometimes you sleep wrong, move your head too fast or overuse.

For some, the pain never goes away and causes continuous headaches. It can flare up while sitting for long periods of time, exercising, playing with your kids or while trying to do the sports you love. No matter what symptoms you’re experiencing, there is help. Our team at PRO Therapy can help you find the root cause.

Neck Pain Causes

Getting to the bottom of what’s bothering your neck is key to creating the best treatment plan for you. In addition to pain, other signs and symptoms can indicate if there’s an issue with your neck, like:

  • Persistent ache or stiffness in the neck
  • Shooting pain from neck to shoulders or arms
  • Headaches
  • Difficulty turning the neck
  • Numbness or tingling in shoulders, arms or fingers

Neck Sprain / Strain

This usually comes from everyday activities with poor posture, working at a desk for too long without change, sleeping with your neck in a bad position or wrong movement during an exercise.

Herniated Disc

Usually caused by excessive strain or trauma to the sprain.

Sleeping in an Uncomfortable Position

Neck pain or stiffness can be attributed to sleeping in an awkward position.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Strained, torn, or stretched cervical ligaments can cause ongoing neck pain after a wreck. Even if time has passed and it doesn’t seem related, letting your provider know of any motor vehicle accident history is important.

Whiplash Injury

A neck injury that occurs when the neck is forced to bend forward and then backward, or vice versa.

Neck Conditions We Treat

At PRO Therapy, we specialize in treating a wide range of neck conditions, including but not limited to:

Here’s a more complete list. If you aren’t sure what’s causing your neck pain, give us a call!
  • Nerve Compression
  • Postural Deficits
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Stiff Neck
Cervical Stenosis

A condition in which the spinal canal is too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Occurs when cushioning in the spine wears away due to daily activities/lifestyle, sports, injuries, and aging.

Cervical Radiculopathy / Pinched Nerve

Also known as a pinched nerve in the neck, occurs when a nerve in your upper spine is compressed or irritated.

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Coming back from neck surgery you can expect your neck to feel stiff and sore. We want to help you gradually regain your range of motion in the neck avoiding sudden movements that could cause further damage.

Headaches / Migraines

Irritating or straining the nerves in the neck could trigger a headache. Neck pain and headaches are often mentioned at the same time as a stiff neck.

Sciatica

One of the most common conditions we see, it’s when you feel pain, numbness, or tingling shooting down your leg from your lower back.

Neck Pain Treatment Techniques

Our team of physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, have a bunch of tricks up their sleeves to ease your neck pain and get you moving again:

Manual Therapy

Joint mobilization

We use gentle movements to restore normal joint mechanics and reduce stiffness.

Soft tissue mobilization

We also use techniques like massage and myofascial release to release tension in muscles and fascia.

Trigger point therapy

We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.

Neck Treatment Techniques

Dry Needling

This therapy uses needles to release knotted muscles or trigger points. Sometimes accompanied by electrical stimulation, using carefully controlled electrical pulses to ease muscle tension and dial down pain.

Kinesiotaping

Kinesiotaping supports and stabilizes muscles and joints using a specialized elastic tape. It’s applied directly to the skin over muscles or joints in specific patterns to provide support without restricting movement.

Graston Technique

Therapists use stainless steel instruments to find and work out tight spots and scar tissue in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Therapeutic Interventions

Custom Rehab Programs

We create personalized rehab plans to strengthen your muscles, boost your flexibility, and help you straighten up your posture.

Functional training

We pay special attention to simulating real-life movements to improve overall function and performance.

Activity modification and return to sport

We help you carefully and gradually progress your activity level to reduce the risk of re-injury.

Custom Orthotics

Sometimes we recommend shoe inserts for support and alignment.

post surgical rehabilitation

Ready to Ditch the Discomfort?

If you’re fed up with neck pain holding you back, it’s time to reach out. Our team is ready and waiting to help you kick that ache to the curb and get back to living your best life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a healthier, happier neck.

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The PRO Therapy Difference

At PRO Therapy, our goal is to empower you to live a pain-free life by addressing the root causes of your neck pain and providing comprehensive treatment tailored to your unique needs.

If you’re suffering from neck pain and stiffness, it’s easy to hope that it will go away on its own. You might think you just slept awkwardly, or it’s just a spasm, or that everyone your age has neck pain.

If you’re experiencing neck pain and don’t know what caused it, everything you’ve tried isn’t working and you’re fed up – you’ve come to the right place. As a matter of fact, general neck pain and sciatica are the most common concerns that we hear about at PRO Therapy.

The difference between seeing one of our physical therapists and seeing your primary care doctor or another type of provider is that a Doctor of Physical Therapy is more specialized in assessing causes of pain and stiffness.

In just a couple of sessions, we can often dial down your pain and stiffness and get you feeling better fast.

Root Cause Sleuths

We’re not satisfied until we’ve delved deep to uncover the underlying source of your neck issues.

Energy Boost

Chronic pain can drain your energy, but we’re here to help you regain your vitality.

Surgery Alternatives

Whenever possible, we explore non-invasive options to help you avoid surgery.

Move with Ease

Say goodbye to braces—our goal is to boost your joint flexibility, range of motion, and balance for confident, brace-free movement.

Lifestyle Restoration

Whether it’s returning to your favorite activities or rejoining the sports field with family and friends, we’re dedicated to restoring your lifestyle to its fullest potential.

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Hear From Our Patients

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