Persistent Pain Rehabilitation
At Virginia Concussion and Pain Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping people living with persistent pain-particularly involving the head, neck, and jaw. If you’ve been in pain for weeks, months, or even years, and nothing seems to provide lasting relief, we’re here to help you move forward with care that’s rooted in understanding, neuroscience, and personalized treatment.
Understanding Persistent Pain
Persistent pain is more than just a lingering injury. Over time, your nervous system can become overly sensitive, causing pain to continue even after tissues have healed. Factors like stress, posture, muscle tension, previous trauma, or nervous system dysregulation can all play a role in keeping pain active.
We focus on treating the whole system, not just chasing symptoms, with an approach designed to reduce sensitivity, improve movement, and restore confidence in your body.
Conditions We Commonly Treat :
- Chronic neck pain
- Tension headaches and migraines
- Cervicogenic headaches (originating from the neck)
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction / jaw pain
- Post-concussion neck and head pain
- Myofascial pain syndromes and trigger points
Our Treatment Approach
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter protocols. Your care is built around your unique history, goals, and symptoms, and may include:
- Manual therapy to reduce tension, restore mobility, and calm the nervous system
- Dry needling to address trigger points and muscle overactivity
- Therapeutic exercises for strength, stability, and postural control
- Jaw and cervical spine treatment to address muscle imbalances and joint mechanics
- Education to reduce fear, reframe pain, and support long-term self-management
- Nervous system regulation techniques for patients with central sensitivity or stress-related flare-ups
We take a gentle, progressive approach that respects your experience while working toward lasting relief.
Who We Work With
- Adults with chronic or recurring headaches
- People with neck pain that hasn’t improved with traditional PT
- Individuals with jaw pain, clicking, clenching, or TMJ dysfunction
- Patients who’ve “tried everything” and are still searching for answers
Real Progress Is Possible
Persistent pain can feel isolating and exhausting—but you don’t have to live this way forever. At Virginia Concussion and Pain Physical Therapy, we help you take back control through personalized, science-based care that focuses on progress, not perfection.