Neck Pain Physiotherapy in Vancouver
Turning your head to check traffic, working at a desk or finding a comfortable sleeping position can become frustrating when your neck hurts. Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab offers individual assessment and care in Vancouver, with a plan built around what you need your neck to do.
Book a physiotherapy assessment
Why your neck may hurt
Neck pain can follow an awkward sleeping position, extended time in one position, nerve irritation or an injury such as whiplash. The history and examination help guide the next step; symptoms alone do not confirm the cause.
Common reasons to book an assessment
- Pain or stiffness when turning your head
- Discomfort affecting desk work or sleep
- Symptoms that persist or keep returning
- Neck pain accompanied by arm symptoms
Persistent pins and needles or an arm that feels cold needs medical assessment. Seek urgent medical care after significant trauma or for new progressive weakness. Sudden severe headache with neurological symptoms, or fever with marked neck stiffness, needs emergency care.
Your assessment at Cadence
We ask about the onset, your work and activity demands, previous episodes and what you have already tried. Your physiotherapist can examine neck movement and relevant shoulder and upper-back function, adding neurological screening when appropriate. You have time to describe your concerns and ask what the findings mean.
A plan that fits your daily life
Your plan may include comfortable movement, progressive exercise, hands-on treatment and practical changes to the activities that provoke symptoms. We aim to help you move with confidence and build a routine you can continue between appointments. A desk setup discussion is most useful when it leads to achievable changes in your actual workday.
Understand. Practise. Progress.
We explain what we find, agree on meaningful goals and review your response. Bring your questions, your previous treatment experience and the activities you want to get back to.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep exercising?
Many people can stay active with suitable adjustments. We discuss which activities feel manageable and how to progress them. Avoid driving or cycling if limited neck movement makes it unsafe to check your surroundings.
What if the pain keeps coming back?
Bring details of previous episodes and treatments to your appointment. We can use that history to set goals and decide what to monitor over time. The plan may change as we learn how you respond.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Wear clothing that allows comfortable movement. Bring relevant reports or instructions from other clinicians, along with your questions and insurance details if you would like help with direct billing. Coverage depends on your plan.
Book your Vancouver physiotherapy appointment
Find Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab at 706–550 W Broadway, near Broadway & Cambie and Broadway–City Hall station. We welcome people from Fairview, Mount Pleasant, Cambie and surrounding Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Book online or call 604-738-4900. You can also contact the clinic if you are unsure which appointment to choose.
Explore ConnectTherapy and the Thoracic Ring Approach or return to conditions we treat.
Further reading: NHS: Neck pain. General information only; individual assessment guides diagnosis and treatment.
