WHAT I TREAT / NECK PAIN
Neck Pain
Most neck pain isn't a structural problem — it's a loading problem. Hours at a desk, poor sleep position, training without recovery. The fix is usually clearer than people expect.
Apply to Work with MeSYMPTOMS
What you may be experiencing.
- 01Tightness or aching that worsens through the day
- 02Headaches that start at the base of the skull
- 03Pain or tingling radiating into the arm
- 04Stiffness limiting rotation or looking up
- 05Pain with overhead lifting
COMMON CAUSES
What might be behind it.
- 01Cervicogenic headaches
- 02Postural pain from desk work
- 03Cervical disc-related pain
- 04Whiplash or post-traumatic pain
- 05Stress-related muscle guarding
- 06Thoracic-outlet contributions
- 07Pain from poor sleep posture
MY APPROACH
How I treat neck pain.
Assess
Neck exam plus a look at thoracic spine mobility, shoulder mechanics, and the daily loads — desk setup, training, sleep — that are feeding the issue.
Treat
Hands-on care to restore mobility, reduce guarding, and break the headache or pain cycle.
Build
Targeted strengthening for the deep neck flexors and the supporting upper-body chain. Practical changes for desk setup and training that keep symptoms from coming back.
FROM A GOOGLE REVIEW
2025
“I've been going for a few months now, and I can't overstate how helpful it has been for me. My PT Alex Chau has been kind and knowledgeable every step of the way, helping me overcome my neck and back issues. Alex has my highest recommendation!”View on Google
RELATED
Other areas I work in.
SERVICE
Movement & Performance Assessment
→A 90-minute deep-dive into how you move — before something breaks down.
CONDITION
Cervicogenic Headache
→Headaches that start in the neck: one-sided, worse with neck positions, and treatable with the right hands-on and strength work.
CONDITION
Shoulder Pain
→Rotator cuff issues, impingement, post-surgical rehab, overhead athletes.
CONDITION
Lower Back Pain
→Disc-related pain, sacroiliac issues, lifters dealing with chronic flare-ups.
START HERE
Not sure if this is your situation?
Tell me what’s going on through a short application — no pressure, no pitch. If it looks like a fit, I’ll reach out about working together.
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