Neck Pain

Understanding Neck Pain

Your neck, or cervical spine, supports the full weight of your head — which can weigh up to 12 pounds — while allowing you to move it in almost every direction. Because of this constant demand, even small imbalances can lead to pain, stiffness, or restricted motion. Neck pain can stem from poor posture, muscle strain, spinal misalignment, or even nerve compression that may cause pain radiating into your shoulders, arms, or hands. Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp tension, or chronic tightness, neck pain is often a sign that your spine isn’t functioning as it should.

Common Causes:

Poor posture or “tech neck” from prolonged screen time
Whiplash or car accident injuries
Spinal misalignment (subluxation)
Muscle strain or tension from stress
Herniated or bulging cervical discs
Nerve irritation or compression
Arthritis or degenerative joint conditions
Sleeping in awkward positions

The symptoms of neck pain can vary widely but are often characterized by one or more of the following features:

• Pain: Neck pain is typically felt as a dull ache, sharp pain, or a burning sensation. It may be localized in the neck or radiate to the shoulders and arms.

• Stiffness: Reduced range of motion in the neck, making it difficult to turn the head.

• Headaches: Pain that starts in the neck and radiates to the back of the head or temples.

• Numbness or Tingling: Sensations of numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or hands, indicating nerve involvement.

• Muscle Spasms: Sudden, involuntary contractions of the neck muscles.

Our Approach to Healing

At Sound Chiropractic & Wellness, we don’t just treat symptoms — we find and correct the root cause of your neck pain. Using precise chiropractic adjustments and state of the art equipment, our care providers identifies areas of imbalance, reduces nerve irritation & impingement, and restores healthy movement throughout your spine.

Our treatment approach may include gentle chiropractic treatment, soft tissue therapies, postural retraining, and home exercise guidance to strengthen supporting muscles and prevent future pain. Each care plan is uniquely tailored to your lifestyle, comfort level, and recovery goals.

Why Choose Chiropractic Care for your Neck Pain?

Chiropractic care offers a safe, natural, and drug-free way to relieve neck pain and restore function. By improving spinal alignment and nerve flow, chiropractic adjustments can help:

Relieve neck and shoulder tension
Improve posture and range of motion
Decrease headache and migraine frequency
Prevent future flare-ups or stiffness
Support overall nervous system health