RehabWorks · Naples & Fort Myers
Neck & Back Physical Therapy in Naples & Fort Myers
Get a clear plan for spine pain that makes sitting, walking, sleeping or staying active difficult. RehabWorks offers individualized physical therapy for the neck, upper back and lower back.
Understanding your spine symptoms
The spine includes the cervical region in your neck, the thoracic region in your upper and middle back, and the lumbar region in your lower back. Pain can stay in one area or travel into an arm or leg. An evaluation helps identify which movements and activities need attention.
Neck & upper back
Care for neck stiffness, painful turning, muscle strain and upper-back discomfort. We look at the demands of desk work, driving, lifting and daily routines.
Lower back
Rehabilitation for new, recurring or persistent low-back pain. Your plan may focus on comfortable movement, trunk and hip strength, and gradually rebuilding activity tolerance.
Sciatica & radiating symptoms
Sciatica describes symptoms that can travel from the lower back into the leg. We assess movement and nerve-related findings, and coordinate further medical evaluation when needed.
Arthritis & disc-related concerns
If you have been told you have spine arthritis, a disc problem or spinal stenosis, we consider that diagnosis alongside your symptoms and physical examination. Imaging findings alone do not determine your treatment plan.
A plan built around how you move
We begin with your health history and the tasks you want to do more comfortably. Your therapist may assess spinal movement, strength, walking, balance and nerve-related signs.
- Exercise matched to you: mobility, strength and endurance work based on your response.
- Hands-on treatment: when appropriate, techniques to support comfort and movement.
- Everyday movement strategies: practice for bending, lifting, sitting and getting out of bed.
- Home guidance: manageable exercises, activity pacing and steps for handling a flare-up.
Our goal is to help you understand your symptoms and build confidence in movement, with progress measured against your own daily activities.
Spine experience and related treatment options
Nate Fiedler, DPT, has a clinical focus that includes McKenzie-based spine care, orthopedic rehabilitation and sports rehabilitation. Meet Nate and the RehabWorks team.
RehabWorks also offers spinal decompression and dry needling. These are options for selected patients, not requirements for everyone with back or neck pain. Your evaluation helps determine whether an option is appropriate.
Questions about neck, back and spine care
Is physical therapy appropriate for sciatica?
It may be. A therapist evaluates your symptoms, movement and function to help determine whether physical therapy is appropriate. Treatment varies depending on the findings; new or worsening nerve symptoms may need medical evaluation.
Do I need an MRI before starting?
An MRI is not automatically required to have a physical therapy evaluation. Tell us about any testing or diagnoses you already have. Your therapist or physician will recommend additional evaluation if the history or examination calls for it.
Can I keep walking or exercising?
Your therapist can help you choose an appropriate activity level and adjust movements that aggravate your symptoms. The plan should reflect your condition and any medical restrictions, rather than a general exercise routine for everyone.
How long does back rehabilitation take?
The timeline depends on the cause and duration of symptoms, your goals and your response. We track changes in function, such as sitting tolerance, walking distance or lifting ability, and adjust the plan with you.
Patient resources: APTA ChoosePT guides to neck pain, low-back pain and sciatica.
How to check your physical therapy benefits
Tell our team which care you need and share your insurance information through our intake process. We can help check your plan, network participation, referral or authorization requirements, visit limits, and expected copay, coinsurance or deductible.
Benefits depend on your specific plan and the services provided. Verification is an estimate, not a guarantee of payment. We help you understand the next steps before treatment and answer questions along the way.
Find your RehabWorks location
Two Naples offices and one Fort Myers office. Call your preferred clinic so we can match you with the right clinician and confirm program availability.
Vanderbilt · Naples
7273 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 18, Naples, FL 34119
Mercato · Naples
9110 Strada Place
Suite 210, Naples, FL 34108
Pelican Preserve · Fort Myers
10580 Colonial Boulevard
Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33913