A physical examination, also known as a wellness neck, is a series of routine medical tests that your primary care provider performs to check your overall health. You don’t have to be sick to request this type of exam. Instead, they are scheduled as a form of preventative medicine to make sure any ongoing or potential medical issues are addressed regularly and promptly.  A physical examination is beneficial as it gives your family practitioner better insight into the general status of your health. It also gives you the opportunity to talk to them about any of your medical concerns or to ask them any questions pertaining to your health.