Back and Neck

Back and Neck Pain Physical Therapy in Tigard and North Portland

Back and neck pain rarely start where they hurt. We test how your hips, spine, and shoulders move and load, find what’s driving the pain, and build you back so you can lift, swing, and sit through a workday without guarding.

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Jay Villareal performing hands-on treatment on a client’s hip and low back

Sound familiar?

  • Your back tightens up after lifting, golf, or a long drive
  • Pain shoots down your leg when you sit or bend
  • Your neck is stiff and sore by the end of the workday
  • You’ve stopped training because you’re afraid of tweaking it again

What we treat

  • Low back pain and back spasms (lumbar strain)
  • Disc irritation (disc bulge, herniated disc)
  • Pain down the leg (sciatica, lumbar radiculopathy)
  • Stiff neck and desk posture pain (cervical strain)
  • Neck pain with arm tingling (cervical radiculopathy)
  • Tension headaches from the neck (cervicogenic headache)
  • Sacroiliac joint pain
  • Back pain from lifting, golf, or running

How we fix it

  1. Find the root cause

    A full movement, strength, and orthopedic evaluation, not just a look at where it hurts.

  2. Calm it down and load it up

    Hands-on treatment plus targeted strength work, progressed every session.

  3. Build it to last

    A personalized program in our app between visits, and retesting so you see the progress in numbers.

Book a Free 15-Minute Call
  • Free
  • 15 minutes
  • By phone
  • No obligation

Google reviews

What patients say

All reviews
★★★★★

“After six weeks of working with Jay I went from consistent severe low back pain on any movement to pain-free. Coming from an athletic background I’ve always struggled finding value in physical therapy after my experience with athletic trainers in college. Jay put together a comprehensive plan to get me back to better.”

Justyn S. · Google review
★★★★★

“Back in 2016 I herniated discs in my back. Here I am 9 years later doing everything I did before. I did not have surgery. I saw Jay. Jay taught me how to manage symptoms, should they return. I learned how important it is to be strong but also mobile and flexible.”

Danielle M. · Google review
★★★★★

“I had some lower back pain and discomfort. … I left each appointment with a clear understanding of my physical challenges and a path to recovery. I’ve now met with him 4 times and I have nearly no back pain remaining. Additionally, he’s helped with other ailments I’ve had such as shoulder pain and knee pain.”

Kenneth F. · Google review
★★★★★

“I began my journey barely being able to walk in the door and sit down. My pain was through the roof. … By the end of the first session I was walking out with relief and a training plan of stretches and exercises that turned me around in just a few weeks.”

Nathan H. · Google review

Who you’ll work with

One-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Jay Villareal, PT, DPT, ATC

Jay Villareal PT, DPT, ATC

Founder · Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Over 20 years in physical therapy, sports medicine and performance training
  • Helped build and lead 20 physical therapy clinics across 3 time zones, 11 in the Portland metro
  • Combines evidence-based rehab with body composition, force plate and movement testing
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Adam Wilson, DPT, CSCS

Adam Wilson DPT, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from USC
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist; Titleist Performance Institute certified
  • Has worked with athletes from youth and weekend warriors up to the NFL, NBA and MLB
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Questions

Common questions

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Do I need an MRI before starting physical therapy for back pain?

Usually not. Most back pain improves with the right movement and strength plan. If your evaluation shows signs that need imaging or a physician, we’ll refer you.

Can I keep training while my back heals?

In most cases, yes. We modify your training instead of stopping it, so you stay strong while the pain settles.

Do I need a referral?

No. Oregon allows direct access, so you can book an evaluation with us directly.

Find out what’s actually going on.

Tell us what’s going on in a free 15-minute call with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re a fit and what the next step is.

Book a Free 15-Minute Call
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  • By phone
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Prefer to talk now? (503) 837-7116