Back, Neck & SciaticaPhysical Therapy for Back and Neck Pain in NYC
Get to the cause of your pain with one-on-one care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Most insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid, and no referral is needed to start.
- Same-week appointments at 9 Manhattan and Brooklyn clinics
- Hands-on treatment for sciatica, herniated discs, and pinched nerves
- A clear plan from your very first visit
Book Your Evaluation
Tell us what hurts. We handle the rest, including your insurance.
Step 1 of 2
Takes about 30 seconds. No referral needed in New York.
Back Pain Rarely Goes Away by Waiting It Out
Most back and neck pain is mechanical: something about how your spine moves, how your muscles support it, or how you sit and lift is irritating a joint, disc, or nerve. Rest can calm a flare-up, but it does not change the mechanics that caused it, which is why the pain so often comes back.
Physical therapy addresses the cause. Your therapist evaluates how you move, identifies what is driving your symptoms, and treats it with hands-on care and targeted strengthening. For most people this is also the recommended first step: guidelines consistently point to active physical therapy, not imaging or medication alone, as first-line care for common back and neck pain.
One more reason not to wait: in New York you can start physical therapy without a referral, and we can usually see you the same week.
Back and Neck Problems We See Every Day
Active Care, Not Just a Hot Pack
Every plan is built around your evaluation, but most back and neck programs combine three elements:
Hands-on therapy
Manual techniques to ease muscle guarding, improve joint mobility, and reduce pain so you can move and strengthen effectively.
Targeted strengthening
Specific exercises for the deep core, hip, and postural muscles that support your spine, progressed at your pace.
Habits that protect you
Practical changes to how you sit, lift, sleep, and work so the improvement you make in the clinic holds up in real life.
What Happens After You Book
We call you back
A team member confirms your details, verifies your insurance, and finds a time that works, often the same week.
Hands-on evaluation
A licensed physical therapist assesses your movement, strength, and history to find the cause, not just the symptom.
Your personal plan
You leave your first visit knowing what is going on and exactly what your treatment plan looks like.
One-on-one care
You work with your therapist visit after visit, with progress you can see and measure.
We Take Your Insurance
PT of the City is in-network with most major insurance plans, around 45 in total, including Medicare and Medicaid. Share your plan details when you book and our team verifies your coverage before your first visit, so there are no surprises.
Plan participation can vary by clinic and policy. We confirm your exact coverage before you come in.
Care That Is Personal, Local, and Covered
One-on-one, same therapist
You work with the same licensed therapist from your first evaluation to your last visit, so nothing about your recovery gets lost between sessions.
NYC's largest independent PT network
32 clinics across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx means expert care is close to home or work, with appointments that fit NYC schedules.
Multilingual team
Our therapists and staff speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, French, and more. Female therapists are available on request.
9 Clinics Across Manhattan and Brooklyn
Part of NYC's largest independent PT network: 32 clinics across 4 boroughs.
Midtown · Manhattan
575 8th Ave, 10th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, Hudson Yards, Garment District
Hell's Kitchen · Manhattan
311A W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Port Authority area, Theater District
Chelsea · Manhattan
231 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Chelsea, Flatiron, Union Square, West Village
Lenox Hill · Manhattan
201 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Lenox Hill, Upper East Side, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill
Tribeca · Manhattan
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Tribeca, Financial District, SoHo, Lower Manhattan
Central Harlem · Manhattan
17 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
Open weekdays and Saturdays
Serving Central Harlem, 125th Street corridor, South Harlem
Inwood · Manhattan
4875 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Open weekdays and Saturdays
Serving Inwood, Washington Heights, Hamilton Heights
Cobble Hill · Brooklyn
286 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Serving Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights
Greenpoint · Brooklyn
157 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Serving Greenpoint, Williamsburg, North Brooklyn
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an MRI or X-ray before starting physical therapy?
Usually not. Most back and neck pain can be evaluated and treated without imaging, and clinical guidelines recommend starting with active care. If your therapist finds signs that imaging or a physician visit is needed, they will tell you directly and help coordinate it.
Is physical therapy safe if I have a herniated disc?
In most cases, yes. A large share of disc-related pain improves with conservative care. Your therapist adapts treatment to your symptoms, monitors how your body responds, and coordinates with a physician if your case needs more than therapy.
Do I need a doctor's referral to start?
In most cases, no. New York's Direct Access law lets you begin physical therapy without a physician referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days. We confirm the details for your specific insurance plan when you book.
Do you accept my insurance?
We are in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, workers' compensation, and no-fault. Share your details and we verify your coverage before your first visit.
How much does physical therapy cost?
For most patients, care is covered by insurance and you pay only your plan's copay, if any. We verify your benefits before your first visit and tell you exactly what to expect, with no surprise bills.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your therapist performs a full hands-on evaluation of your movement, strength, and history, explains what is going on, and walks you through a personalized treatment plan. Bring your insurance card and comfortable clothing.
How long is each visit, and how many will I need?
Most visits run 40 to 60 minutes. The number of visits depends on your condition and goals; your therapist gives you a clear plan and timeline at your evaluation and updates it as you progress.
Start Getting Ahead of Your Back Pain
Share a few details and our team will call you back to verify your insurance and schedule your evaluation, usually within one business day. Same-week appointments are typically available.
Prefer to talk? Call (718) 648-0888.
Book Your Evaluation
Tell us what hurts. We handle the rest, including your insurance.
Step 1 of 2
Takes about 30 seconds. No referral needed in New York.