Head and neck pain can make working, driving, training, and even turning your head feel exhausting. We identify what is creating the tension and restore the motion, control, and strength needed to move comfortably again.
WHEN TENSION STARTS RUNNING YOUR DAY
Head and neck pain can make turning, looking down, working at a screen, or checking your blind spot feel stiff and guarded. Headaches may build as the day goes on, while tension spreads into the shoulders or upper back.
The problem often returns because the neck keeps carrying more work than it should. Limited upper-back motion, poor endurance, or hours spent in one position can leave the area irritated and less tolerant of everyday demands.
We look at how your neck, shoulders, and upper back work together so movement feels easier and symptoms stop controlling your routine.
We do not just loosen tight muscles. We rebuild the support your head and neck need throughout the day.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Head and neck symptoms often change with posture, movement, and time spent in one position. These common patterns help reveal what the area is struggling to tolerate.
Pressure starts near the base of the skull and spreads toward the forehead or temples. Symptoms often increase after screens, driving, or prolonged concentration.
Checking a blind spot or looking over your shoulder feels stiff, painful, or limited. The neck may be guarding movement rather than moving freely.
Tightness spreads from the neck into the upper back or shoulder blades. Those muscles may be working overtime to support the head throughout the day.
Symptoms travel into the shoulder, arm, or hand, sometimes with weakness or heaviness. This can signal irritation somewhere along the nerve pathway.
THE ROOT CAUSE
We test turning, looking up, and looking down to find where motion becomes stiff, painful, or guarded.
When the upper back stays stiff, the neck often takes on extra movement during work, driving, lifting, and training.
We assess the endurance needed to support your head without tension building into the shoulders or base of the skull.
Numbness, tingling, or weakness requires a closer look at how the nerves respond from the neck into the arm and hand.
CONDITIONS TREATED
A diagnosis may identify the irritated joint, disc, muscle, or nerve. We also look at the movement, endurance, and daily demands that keep the area tense or sensitive.
THE ROOT CAUSE
Four phases designed to reduce tension, restore comfortable movement, and build the endurance needed for work, training, driving, and daily life.
Ease irritated positions and calm symptoms spreading into the head, shoulders, arms, or upper back.
Regain the neck and upper-back movement needed for turning, looking up, driving, and working comfortably.
Strengthen the neck, shoulder, and upper-back muscles so tension does not build as quickly throughout the day.
Prepare your neck for long workdays, lifting, training, driving, and the positions your routine requires.
Ready to move more comfortably and get through your day with less tension? Take the first step toward lasting relief. Request your appointment below.
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With Next Level, you get what you pay for. I started my journey with Next Level in 2022. I won't get into all the backstory but I came in with prior chronic back and neck pain from an auto accident, and I was also having pain in my right shoulder. My first meeting with Next Level, I'll admit I was suspicious, because they pitched a rather high up-front cost, and they were not in my medical network. After my initial conversation with Artem, and the conscientious follow-up I received from him, I decided to bite the bullet, take the risk, and see what the end result would be. I am so glad I did. I have had quite a bit of experience with other physical therapy practices, and Artem exceeded all expectations. While another office maybe works with you directly for the first 10-15 minutes and sends you off to do exercises on your own, Next Level gives you the entire appointment, one-on-one with your therapist - They do not overlap appointments. They give you their FULL ATTENTION while you are there, and they follow up with detailed instructions emailed to you, so you can continue working after you leave. So, while I admit it was financially a bit of a stretch for me initially, they really are "Next Level" in the attention they give you and the strategies they offer to the patient. Since December 2023 I have not been a regular patient, but my life significantly improved because of them, and it was worth every penny.
My experience with Dr. Artem was nothing but exceptional. I had previously trained with Artem in ju jitsu and many of my fellow teammates have used him in the past to help diagnose, rehab, and recover from injuries. When I started to have severe neck pain, he was the obvious solution. We began rehab but symptoms did not change so Artem heavily recommended I get an MRI to further diagnose the issue. Upon following his advice it was discovered that a had a ruptured disc pushing on my spinal cord. The orthopedic surgeon said I was lucky to not be paralyzed and scheduled immediate surgery. Due to the nature and length of the injury, my body developed very poor posture on my right side, resulting in bad nerve impingements. Following surgery I reconnected with Artem to resolve these lingering posture issues. I just completed my final visit and am happy to say my posture is fixed and the nerve issues have disappeared. The time and energy Artem puts into finding the issue, creating a plan to address it and constantly altering the plan as symptoms change was crucial to my successful turnaround. Dr. Artem is a true professional who genuinely cares about helping the people he works with. 10 out 10 recommendation, especially athletes looking to get over physical ailments and get back to 100%!
I came in with shoulder and neck pain and was diagnosed with a shoulder impingement. Artem treated me in a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable manner, and guided me through the recovery process. Thanks to his care, I’m now fully healed and feeling great. Highly recommend!
A number of injuries that I had sustained through sports growing up, caught up to me. I had back pain, neck pain, hip pain, and abdominal pain. I went to numerous doctors and had many scans completed, only to be told over and over again, we don't have a diagnosis for you. A friend recommended me to Dr. Artem, and I went through the initial consult with him. It was a thorough consult of every injury that I've ever had, and every scan/ doctor visit I had before seeing him. After the consult, he concluded he could help me. After 10 visits, not only do I feel 100% better, I learned an abundance of knowledge. Knowledge that will help me sustain feeling better through learned exercises and soft tissue work with Dr. Artem. This was a life changing experience. Thank you!
Dr Matt at Next Level Fitness is outstanding to work with! I have an old neck injury from a car accident, when I started at Next Level about 6 months ago, I was dealing with neck pain that stopped me from holding my head up normally at any time even when sitting down this makes working out etc very frustrating. Working with Dr Matt I've seen a huge improvement in my neck pain day to day and a visible difference in my posture and mobility. This is way more than I could have expected six months ago when I first visited Next Level. Not only am I stronger than when I started by (trying) to follow the detailed routine Dr Matt puts together every week I've learned a few things here that help to manage symptoms and get back on track when things flare up. Also, I'll mention that I'm immune-compromised and unfortunately have to wear a mask indoors, he's been kind enough to grab a mask for my visit which has really made me feel comfortable. Dr Matt really seems to have gone the extra mile and has been super helpful, he's made my experience with Next Level 10/10.
I was suffering from upper back and neck pain for six years. Not a single day went by without pain. Any workout, driving, or physical movement used to trigger the pain. No doctor was able to provide a long-lasting resolution. My wife found Next-level Physical Therapy online, and based on the reviews, we decided to consult them. They were accommodating of our schedule and ensured to provide a slot suitable for me and the doctor. I just finished my 14-week physical therapy with Dr. Clare Henry. Clare was patient and explored every minute detail on what could have caused the discomfort. She customized the solution accordingly. I'm pleased with the outcome. I feel better flexibility, movement, and change in posture. This was the longest period when I didn't face any discomfort or pain. I'm not only able to go through my day without pain, but also to drive and exercise without fear. Thanks, Clare 🙂
Request an appointment and we’ll identify what is driving your symptoms, then build the mobility, strength, and endurance needed to move through your day with less tension.