PHYSICAL THERAPY | Neck PAIN
Work, Drive, And Sleep Neck Pain FREE—No Constant Stretching, Posture Fixes, Or Recurring Headaches
Even if you’ve adjusted your desk, tried new pillows, stretched daily, or the pain always comes back by the end of the day
Meet Dr. Andrew Bagley — PT, DPT, ATC
Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Andrew Bagley is the founder and lead physical therapist at ALTR Performance & Physical Therapy. A Mount Pleasant native and former competitive swimmer, he was a 4× state champion at Wando High School and still holds records with the Coastal Carolina Aquatics Association. After rotator cuff surgeries on both shoulders as a teenager, physical therapy became personal.
Andrew trained at the highest level, earning his undergraduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill, working with NCAA Division I programs, and completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University. He returned to Charleston to raise the standard of care through ALTR.
He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with advanced training in vestibular rehab and concussion management.
Why Neck Pain Keeps Coming Back
Neck pain has a way of sticking around for a long time. What makes it more difficult is what we are told about it.
"You have a bulging disc." "Your nerves are pinched." "There's just no space there." These sayings make our necks feel fragile, but imaging findings and diagnoses are merely information, not a life sentence.
Maybe your arm tingles. Maybe turning your head to check your blind spot is a struggle. Or maybe you wake up every day with a nagging pain in your shoulder blade.
Persistent neck pain is rarely just a neck issue. The upper back could lack mobility, the shoulders could be tight, or the muscles that stabilize the neck could be fatiguing too quickly. Add in long hours at a desk or on your phone, and we often exceed your neck's capacity. The result? Stiffness, headaches, and recurrent flare-ups.
We correct the mechanics that overload your neck:
- Restore mid-back movement so the neck stops compensating
- Improve shoulder blade control during daily activity
- Strengthen deep neck support, not just surface muscles
- Reduce tension that triggers headaches and stiffness
- Rebuild movement patterns that hold up all day
Ready to Move Through Your Day Without Neck Pain?
Get clear on what’s driving your neck pain—and what needs to change to stop it from returning.
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