Neck Pain
A thorough, non-invasive approach focused on identifying the source of neck pain, improving mobility, reducing irritation, and helping you move comfortably again.
Neck pain can make sitting, standing, sleeping, lifting, working, exercising, and even simple daily movement feel difficult.
The first step is understanding whether the problem involves muscle tension, joint restriction, disc irritation, cervical nerve pressure, posture, injury, or another contributing factor.
Neck pain is common—but the cause is not always simple.
Neck pain may begin suddenly after lifting, bending, twisting, falling, or being involved in an accident. It may also build gradually from repetitive strain, poor movement patterns, prolonged sitting, physical work, disc changes, or unresolved injury.
Because several structures can create similar symptoms, Columbia Basin Chiropractic begins with a focused cervical examination and diagnostic assessment before recommending care.
What may be contributing to neck pain.
The same symptom can come from different causes. Your history, pain pattern, movement, examination, and available imaging help determine which factors may be involved.
Back pain can affect more than the neck and cervical spine.
Some people experience localized neck stiffness or aching. Others may develop sharp pain, headaches, shoulder tension, arm pain, numbness, tingling, or difficulty turning the head.
Seek prompt medical attention for serious warning signs.
Some symptoms require urgent medical evaluation rather than routine chiropractic scheduling.
Care selected around the source and severity of your symptoms.
Once the likely source of neck pain is identified, a personalized strategy may include one or more non-invasive treatment options.
Chiropractic Care
Controlled treatment focused on cervical joint movement, mobility, and mechanical restriction.
Spinal Decompression
Specialized traction that may help selected cervical disc and nerve-related conditions.
Rehabilitation
Guided exercises designed to improve posture, endurance, neck strength, control, and confidence.
Soft-Tissue Support
Care focused on muscle tension, guarding, spasm, and irritation around the neck and shoulders.
How we evaluate neck pain.
History
We discuss when the pain began, injuries, posture, work, headaches, arm symptoms, and previous treatment.
Examination
Your provider evaluates posture, neck movement, tenderness, cervical joint function, strength, and neurological findings.
Diagnosis & Explanation
We explain what may be contributing and whether additional testing or imaging is appropriate.
Personalized Plan
A non-invasive treatment and recovery strategy is developed when appropriate.
Neck pain FAQ.
Common causes include muscle tension, poor posture, whiplash, joint restriction, arthritis, disc degeneration, and irritation of cervical nerves. An examination is needed to determine what may be involved in your case.
Chiropractic care may help certain mechanical and musculoskeletal causes of neck pain. The appropriate approach depends on your examination and diagnosis.
Neck joints, muscles, and nerves may contribute to headaches, especially when pain begins near the base of the skull or is associated with stiffness and posture.
Radiating pain, numbness, or tingling may involve irritation of a cervical nerve root. An examination can help determine whether nerve involvement is present.
It is generally better to have persistent or recurring neck pain evaluated before it becomes a crisis or causes greater limitation.