What's Causing Your Neck Pain?
Neck pain often builds up from everyday habits: looking down at a phone, long hours at a computer, sleeping in an awkward position or carrying stress in your shoulders. It can also follow an injury like whiplash.
We look at how your neck, upper back and shoulders move together, then use gentle adjustments, soft tissue work and stretches to ease stiffness and help you move more comfortably.
Common signs
- Stiffness or trouble turning your head
- Pain that gets worse at a desk or on your phone
- Tight shoulders and upper back
- Headaches that start at the base of the skull
- Pain, numbness or tingling into the arm
- Neck pain after a car accident
How We Help
A Careful Exam
We review your health history and check how your neck and upper back move before any treatment.
Gentle Hands-On Care
Adjustments, low-force techniques and massage therapy, matched to what you're comfortable with.
Desk & Posture Tips
Small changes to your screen height, breaks and sleep setup that help keep neck pain away.
Common Questions
Is a neck adjustment safe?
Neck adjustments are generally well tolerated, but like any treatment they carry some risk, including rare serious ones. Dr. Van reviews your health history first, explains your options, and can use gentle, low-force techniques or soft tissue work instead if you prefer.
Can poor posture cause neck pain?
Long periods looking down at a phone or laptop put extra strain on the neck and upper back. Raising your screen to eye level and taking regular breaks can make a real difference.
Why does my neck pain give me headaches?
Tension in the neck and upper shoulder muscles can send pain up into the head. These are known as tension-type or cervicogenic headaches, and easing the neck often helps.