Boston’s Experts in Neck Pain, Whiplash and Injury Rehab
Active, evidence-based rehab for neck pain and whiplash, whether it came from a car, a bike, a fall, or a hit on the field.
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people come to Back Bay Health. Some of it builds slowly from desk work, training, or stress. Some of it starts with a single moment: a car accident, a bike crash, a fall, or a hit on the field. Either way, our approach is the same. We find out what is driving your symptoms, calm things down, and rebuild the strength and confidence to move your neck the way you want to.
* Blue Cross Blue Shield, WellPoint and Mass General Brigham insurances accepted. No referral required.
What we treat
Neck pain and stiffness, including pain that has lasted months/years
Neck pain with headaches
Whiplash from car, bike, and scooter collisions
Sports neck injuries, including strains and "stingers"
Neck pain with arm symptoms such as tingling or aching
How we treat neck pain
Thorough evaluation
We screen for anything that needs imaging or physician follow-up, then assess movement, strength, and what aggravates your symptoms.
Calm symptoms
Manual therapy like mobilization, myofascial release, cupping or instrument-assisted soft tissue work, breathing exercises, nerve flossing, assisted stretching and targeted movements are all potential ways to calm down symptoms
Rebuild capacity
Progressive strength, stability and mobility work for your neck, upper back, and shoulders.
Return to what you do
Work, driving, lifting, running, or your sport, with simple measures we track so you can see progress.
Whiplash, collisions, and sports neck injuries
Whiplash happens when the head and neck are snapped back and forth: in a car accident, a bike crash, a fall, or a hit in rugby, hockey, or other contact sports. Most people recover within weeks to months. If you're still hurting long after, that's common and treatable. We help recently injured patients stay active, build a structured plan for persistent symptoms, and return athletes to sport through a graded progression that includes neck strengthening.
Get care right away if neck pain after an impact comes with numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, loss of balance, severe headache, confusion, or trouble swallowing or speaking. Recurring stingers and suspected concussions need medical clearance before returning to play.
Client Reviews
“I’ve been working with Tim for a few months. I came to BBH in a really bad spot. I was in a lot of back pain and had no strategy to get myself out of it. Tim has been a pleasure to work with and has helped me build a toolkit that has meaningfully improved the quality of my life. I’ve since referred my dad. It is not convenient for me to get to back bay but I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
Thomas S
“I was having some pregnancy pain both during work and my workouts. I am a physical therapist so being able to keep myself moving and lifting was not only important for me personally but necessary for my job. Laura was able to help give me modifications for exercises and helpful stretches and movements as pregnancy progressed which allowed me to not only work all the way up until my delivery but keep my workouts until 38 weeks!
Ashley A
“I am a former D3 athlete and now "retired" adult who prefers to stay active but has unfortunately dealt with ankle, hip, and back injuries the last six years. I turned to Tim and Laura about a year and a half ago and they have been tremendous. They made sure to incorporate my goals, what I like to do to get exercise, and my general feelings about my body and activity levels into my recovery. I could not recommend them more!”
Maxwell O
Your Questions, Answered
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Yes. Your care plan is based on your injury and goals, not on how the injury happened.
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Almost never. Research shows that early imaging for neck pain often leads to over-treatment and worse outcomes. We'll assess you carefully and recommend imaging only if there's a clinical reason to.
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No. We focus on active strategies and education that are supported by evidence. We're not opposed to adjuncts when they're appropriate, but our care is centered on movement, strength, manual therapy, and education.
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Almost always, yes. A core part of our approach is keeping you moving - modifying training rather than shutting it down. Complete rest is rarely the answer for neck pain.
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It depends. Many people can see meaningful change within the first 4–6 visits, with a typical care plan ranging from 6 to 12 visits depending on complexity. We'll give you a realistic estimate after your first visit.
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Unfortunately, no.
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437 Boylston Street, Floor 4, Boston MA 02116 - at the corner of Boylston and Berkeley, above Life Alive. Easy access from Copley and Back Bay Station.
Questions about neck pain?
If you have questions about our approach, schedule a free 15-minute discovery call.