Neck pain
A real pain in the neck — literally.
If you are experiencing neck pain, you are not alone. From poor posture to injury, there are many potential causes — and we provide safe, effective chiropractic care to address the root cause, relieve your discomfort, and restore your range of motion.
Common causes
Neck pain we treat every day
The cervical spine is a complex structure, and when things go wrong, it can be a real pain in the neck — literally. Here are some of the most common types of neck pain we treat:
Nerve interference
When a vertebra is misaligned, it can put pressure on the nerves that exit the spine. This nerve interference can cause local pain and also lead to symptoms like tingling, numbness, or weakness in the shoulders, arms, and hands. A chiropractic spinal adjustment helps correct these misalignments, taking the pressure off the nerves.
Whiplash
A very common injury from a sudden, forceful movement of the neck, often from a car accident. This rapid back-and-forth motion can strain the muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the neck, leading to pain, stiffness, and headaches. Chiropractic care can help restore proper alignment and function to the cervical spine following a whiplash injury.
Disc & joint conditions
When the problem runs deeper
Disc herniation and degenerative disc disease
Over time, the discs between your vertebrae can wear down or become damaged. A disc herniation occurs when the soft inner part of the disc pushes through the tougher outer layer, potentially causing pain and nerve interference. Similarly, degenerative disc disease is a natural part of aging where the discs lose height and hydration, leading to stiffness and pain. Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce pressure on these discs and improve spinal function.
Facet joint syndrome and spinal stenosis
The facet joints are small joints located between each vertebra that allow for movement. Inflammation or arthritis in these joints can cause localized neck pain. Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Our chiropractic approach aims to improve the movement of these joints and alleviate the pressure on nerves.
Headaches often travel with neck pain — if your head hurts too, see our headache treatment page, or our vertigo treatment page if dizziness comes with your neck stiffness.
How we help
Gentle, precise relief for your neck
At Sunshine Chiropractic, we use gentle, precise spinal adjustments to correct misalignments in the neck. Our goal is to restore normal function to the cervical spine — which can relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and increase your range of motion.
- Gentle, precise spinal adjustments to correct cervical misalignments
- Relief from pain, reduced muscle tension, increased range of motion
- Other therapies, exercises, and lifestyle recommendations to support recovery
- A holistic approach — not just symptoms, but overall spinal health
- Preventative guidance to stop future neck issues before they start
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