Patients with neck and back problems often find physical therapy alone or in combination with other treatments alleviates many symptoms. Well-equipped facilities and licensed physical therapists in each of Sutter Health's local hospitals and outpatient centers provide tailored programs that address problem areas and help strengthen the muscles that support the spine and neck.

Rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy are available through a dozen Sutter Health Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers conveniently located throughout the Greater Sacramento region. Pediatric patients may receive rehabilitative care through Sutter Health Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers or through Sutter Children's Services Pediatric Rehabilitation Services.

In addition to neurologists, neurosurgeons and orthopedic specialists, Sutter physicians include doctors of osteopathy and specialists board certified in physical and rehabilitative medicine, sports medicine, occupational medicine and pain management.

For further information, see our Healthwise health information sections on back problems and injuries low back pain neck problems and injuries, neck pain and physical therapy and exercises to reduce low back pain.

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