Neck, Low Back, Spine

It is estimated that three out of four people will experience some form of back pain in their lives. Severity and symptoms can vary, with patients experiencing pain ranging from dull, achy, sharp, stabbing, to burning. The pain may be present at a single point, over a large area, or may even radiate into one or both legs. Our goal is to determine the cause of your pain and target it at the source, so you can experience pain-free motion in your back or neck.

Conditions Treated

Our experienced doctors of physical therapy treat the following conditions associated with back and neck pain:

• Acute and chronic nerve root pain
• Bulging or herniated discs
• Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
• Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
• Facet synovitis
• Facet arthritis
• Lumbago
• Lumbar instability
• Muscle strains
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Osteoarthritis
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
• Sciatica
• Spondylosis
• Stenosis
• And many more

Our Approach

At Harter Physical Therapy, we provide in-depth evaluations to identify the cause and structures generating your neck or back pain. Treatment typically consists of specialized manual therapy including joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage and trigger point therapy, exercise intervention, and extensive instructions and education on how to properly overcome your neck or back pain. An individualized plan of care is specifically tailored to treat your pain in order to help you achieve your goals and improve your wellbeing.

If you’re back or neck pain has not resolved over time, take the first step in eliminating pain to improve your quality of life with one of our board-certified orthopedic specialists. Request an appointment online, or call our Goddard, KS office today at (316) 550-6132.