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Physical Therapy for Neck Pain and Back Pain
in Baltimore.

Adrienne P.
"I had severe back issues, numbness in my legs and feet and at that time could hardly sit or lay down flat. After months of regular PT and almost no progress I was hopeless that anything was going to change. My Neurologist suggested I look into dry needling. My very first visit with Dr Schlegel was wonderful! Her skill in dry needling has changed my life. I now tell everyone to go see Dr Schlegel and look into dry needling, she’s the best!!"
Pareesa V.
"Before finding Noelle, I had tried everything for my back pain (5 years of chiropractic care, PRP, etc.) and nothing worked. I finally found this practice and have finally found pain relief! Noelle is THE BEST! Noelle is a joy to be around, she's so warm, enthusiastic, when I come here, my mental health is better. If you're the type of person who likes to ask a lot of questions about your health, this is the place for you!"
Anna C.
"I honestly never thought my neck pain would subside, after surgery a few years back, but Noelle has worked magic with dry needling and targeted body work."

Did you purchase a standing desk in hopes that your back pain would disappear? Does your neck hurt so badly that you have to turn your whole body to look both ways while driving? Do you feel like your tension headaches are ramping up and out of control?

You are not alone. At this moment, 100 million Americans are also experiencing neck and/or back pain. This doesn’t have to be your story.

Neck and Back Pain: Commonly Misdiagnosed

Many of my patients come to me when injections, traction, decompression, traditional Physical Therapy, or surgery has failed. Have you been told you have any of the following?

  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Sciatica
  • SI dysfunction
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Pinched Nerve
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Ready to Start Your Recovery?

You Are Not Your Imaging

Western medicine is heavily influenced by imaging. But did you know there are dozens of scientific studies that show things like disc degeneration and spinal stenosis are common even in healthy, asymptomatic people? What does this mean? Yes, you may have disc degeneration, but that does not mean the degeneration is the driver of your pain. 

The current over-reliance on imaging may be the reason injections, surgery, traction, decompression therapy, and months of physical therapy fail to produce the best results.  Although I will gladly review your imaging, I will also look for other culprits of neck pain, back pain, and headaches.

Does This Look Like Your Pain?

Let’s take a look at this image. Does the Red Zone look like your sciatic pain, lumbar radiculopathy, disc degeneration symptoms, or pinched nerve? 

You may be surprised to learn that this is actually the referral pattern for a trigger point in your gluteus minimus. No amount of surgery, core strengthening, or decompression will resolve this pain unless the trigger point is addressed.

Let’s take a look at a trigger point referral pattern for the sternocleidomastoid (SCM). Trigger points here can cause tinnitus, sinus pain, jaw pain, and headache pain. Maybe you’ve taken sinus medications, had ear cleanings, traction, or injections without relief of your symptoms.

Here is a trigger point in the Upper Trapezius. The referral pattern is commonly misdiagnosed as cervical stenosis, disc degeneration, and a pinched nerve. Maybe you’ve had Botox injections in your temples, had traction, or have been wearing a custom jaw orthotic without relief.

Shoulder Pain treatment in baltimore - image of referral pattern

Here is a trigger point in the infraspinatus. This muscle is located in the back of your shoulder blade. Notice how symptoms of a trigger point here can mimic a cervical radiculopathy. Perhaps you’ve had traction, injections in your neck, or performed nerve glides without relief.

Neck Pain, Back Pain, and Headache Treatment at New Moon Physiotherapy

Before treatment begins, you will receive a hands-on assessment for joint restrictions and trigger points that may contribute to your neck, back or headache pain. You may be surprised that a gnarly spot at the side of your neck is causing the stabbing headache behind your eyes. 

All sessions at New Moon Physiotherapy are one-on-one, for an hour. We’ll work together to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan, which may include any or all of the following:

  • Targeted, Expert Dry Needling
  • IASTM/Graston
  • Dynamic Cupping
  • Myofascial Work/Massage
  • Stability Training
  • Vibrational Therapy
  • Education

Ready to Say Goodbye to Pain?

Neck pain, back pain, and headache pain can make you forget what a fun person you are.

Call New Moon Physiotherapy at 443-653-2904 to schedule an appointment or to learn more about expert dry needling and individualized physical therapy for neck pain, back pain and headache pain in Baltimore. For a quicker response, please fill out an online contact form. I can’t wait to meet you!