Neck Pain?
Let’s Find Out Why.

Chiropractic care may help many types of neck pain, especially pain related to joint restriction, muscle tension, posture, headaches, whiplash, or reduced mobility. Dr. Collin will evaluate your symptoms and explain whether chiropractic care is appropriate.

Cervical pain and cervicalgia are clinical terms used to describe pain in the neck or cervical spine. The term itself does not identify the cause, so an evaluation can help determine whether joints, muscles, discs, nerves, posture, or an injury may be contributing.

These terms describe nerve-related symptoms associated with the cervical spine. They may include radiating arm pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness extending into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers. Dr. Collin can evaluate these symptoms and explain whether additional imaging or referral may be appropriate.

Not every patient needs X-rays. If your symptoms, injury history, or examination findings suggest imaging may be helpful, Dr. Collin will explain why before moving forward.

It can be. Neck pain after a car accident may involve whiplash, soft tissue injury, joint irritation, or nerve symptoms. Because pain can appear hours or days later, it is wise to be evaluated promptly.

Yes. Neck tension, poor posture, and irritation in the upper cervical spine may contribute to tension headaches or cervicogenic, neck-related headaches.

Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness traveling into the shoulder, arm, or hand may suggest nerve irritation or another condition that deserves evaluation.

Seek emergency care immediately if neck pain follows serious trauma or is accompanied by weakness, loss of coordination, severe headache, difficulty speaking, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fever, or loss of consciousness.