Neck care in Woburn, MA
Neck Pain Physical Therapy in Woburn
Neck pain or stiffness can limit comfortable head movement. We check how your neck and upper back move, ask about any arm symptoms and discuss what brings on your discomfort. You leave understanding what we found, how physical therapy could help and what your next steps are.
Neck concerns we see: Muscle strainNeck stiffnessArthritisWhiplashNerve irritation
- Appointments available within 2 business days
- 40 minutes of one-on-one care
- The same physical therapist, every visit
- Coordination with your physician when needed
Serving Woburn, Burlington, Wilmington, Reading, Wakefield, Stoneham, Medford, Winchester, Lexington and Melrose.
01 — What you may be feeling
What is your neck making harder?
Choose the concern that sounds most like yours, or contact us if you are unsure where to start.
Related care:Elbow and arm careHand and wrist care
Not sure where your concern fits?
You do not need a diagnosis or the right medical words to contact us. Tell us what has changed and what you are having trouble doing. Talk with our team.
Have insurance questions?
We help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Coverage depends on your plan.
How we can help
Explore neck care at FYZICAL Woburn
Explore some of the concerns we assess and how care can be tailored to your activities and goals.
Neck muscle strain and movement-related pain
Neck muscles can become sore after unfamiliar activity or prolonged positions. Your therapist assesses movement and daily demands, then discusses activity changes and exercise suited to your symptoms.
Request an appointmentPersistent neck stiffness
Difficulty turning or looking up and down can affect driving, reading and everyday tasks. Care may include comfortable movement, strengthening and changes in how you approach those activities.
Request an appointmentArthritis-related neck limitations
Age-related joint changes can contribute to stiffness and discomfort, with scan findings considered alongside your symptoms and movement. PT focuses on movement, strength and the activities that matter to you.
Request an appointmentWhiplash-related neck pain
After a collision or sudden jolt, get medical assessment for possible injury first. When appropriate, rehabilitation supports a gradual return to movement and activity, following any medical precautions.
Request an appointmentNeck-related nerve irritation
An irritated nerve in the neck can sometimes cause pain, tingling or numbness into an arm. These symptoms can also have other causes. Assessment guides next steps, which may include physical therapy, medical review or both.
Request an appointmentYour assessment guides an individualized plan. Your therapist discusses how physical therapy and any care from your other healthcare professionals fit together.
Ask about an appointmentOur approach to care
Neck-focused treatment, paced to you
Neck pain can affect how you turn, read, drive and sleep. Based on your assessment, your program may combine tailored exercise, movement practice and practical guidance to help manage symptoms and improve what you can do. Treatment is adjusted to your assessment, response and goals.
Comfortable neck movement
Your therapist helps you find neck movements you can tolerate, with the aim of keeping your neck moving without pushing through worsening pain.
Neck and upper-back strength
Exercises are chosen to build the strength and endurance of the muscles around your neck and upper back, adjusted to your abilities and symptoms.
Breaks and position changes
Rather than searching for a single perfect posture, you can explore regular breaks and position changes, and adjustments for driving, reading and sleep.
Support between appointments
A manageable home program, reviewed with your therapist, helps you keep working toward your goals and know when to adjust or seek advice.
We review changes in your symptoms and everyday function, not just a pain score, and adjust your program as needed. Tell your therapist about new or worsening symptoms; some changes need medical review rather than an exercise adjustment.
Ready to get started? Appointments are often available within two business days. Request an appointment or call 781-995-0064.
03 — Your first visit
Know what to expect from the start
Step 1
We listen
Tell us when your neck problem began, any injury, what makes it better or worse and how it affects turning, reading, driving and sleep. We discuss your health history and goals.
Step 2
We assess
Your therapist checks how your neck and upper back move, any arm symptoms and how they affect everyday tasks. Your therapist explains the findings and discusses care options and any additional medical input needed.
Step 3
We explain
We explain the findings, answer your questions and discuss next steps, including another healthcare professional’s input when needed.
Step 4
We plan together
We agree on goals and discuss the recommended approach, including whether to begin treatment that day.
What should I bring?
Bring your insurance information, medication list and any referral, imaging or medical advice you received after an injury. Wear a top that lets your therapist see your neck and shoulders.
Already have a diagnosis or referral?
Bring it with you. Your therapist will review the information and assess how the problem affects you now.
04 — Our team
Decades of combined experience. Care centered on you.
More than 70 years of combined physical therapy experience.
Meet the physical therapists at FYZICAL Woburn. Our team brings experience in helping people work toward better movement, balance and everyday function.
Michael Bove, PT
Clinical Director
Marjorie Leary, PT
Physical Therapist
Juliane Farias, PT
Physical Therapist
Your questions, concerns and goals are part of the conversation throughout your care.
Request an appointment05 — Questions
A few answers before you get started
How quickly can I get an appointment?
New-patient evaluations are often available within two business days. Call or submit a request to check current availability.
Do I need a referral?
You can contact us without one. We will help check what is needed for your visit and your insurance plan.
Do I need a diagnosis first?
No. Tell us what you are experiencing. Your physical therapist will assess your concerns and discuss appropriate next steps.
Will my insurance cover my visits?
We are in-network with Medicare, Medicare Railroad, Mass General Brigham, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, TRICARE, BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim. Services for other plans, excluding Medicaid, are out-of-network and subject to clinic benefit verification. We are not a Medicaid provider. Coverage depends on your specific plan. We can help check your benefits and explain estimated costs before your visit. Benefit verification does not guarantee payment.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on your assessment, goals and progress. Your therapist will discuss a recommended plan and review it as treatment progresses.
Is physical therapy right for my neck?
Your therapist assesses your concerns, explains how physical therapy may help and discusses any medical input needed before or alongside care.
What if an exercise is painful?
Some discomfort can be expected, but do not push through pain that is getting worse. Stop and tell your therapist so the exercise can be adjusted or your symptoms reviewed.
How long does neck recovery take?
Your recovery plan reflects your condition, activities and goals. Your therapist reviews your progress and discusses what to expect; recovery times vary.
Does pain down my arm always come from my neck?
No. Symptoms can come from the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist or another cause. An assessment considers the relevant areas together and guides next steps for your symptoms and activities.
Can I contact you for a family member?
Yes. Enter your own contact information and let us know you are contacting us for someone else.
Where is the clinic?
400 West Cummings Park, Suite 1800, Woburn, MA 01801. Free parking is available. Get directions
06 — Contact
Take the next step toward more comfortable movement.
Call our Woburn team or request a visit. Appointments are often available within two business days. Call 781-995-0064, or request a callback below.
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Woburn
Hours and access
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Free parking available.
For a medical emergency, call 911 rather than waiting for a reply to this form.