University Place, WA
Neck Pain Care in University Place, WA
Neck pain often comes from joints and muscles that have been held in one position too long, or from an old injury that changed how the neck moves. Dr. Anderson examines your neck and shoulders in University Place, explains what he finds, and recommends care only when it's appropriate for your situation.
What it usually feels like
- Stiffness turning your head to one side
- Aching at the base of the skull or across the tops of the shoulders
- Pain that builds through a workday at a desk
- Tightness that shows up with stress or poor sleep
- Occasional pain or tingling into the shoulder or arm
Common causes we see locally
- Hours at a monitor, laptop or phone without position changes
- Sleeping in an awkward position or on an unsupportive pillow
- Training imbalances, lots of pressing, little pulling
- Previous whiplash or head injury
- Carrying stress in the neck and shoulders
How chiropractic care fits in
For many people with common mechanical neck pain, care may include gentle joint work, soft tissue care and specific position and movement changes. Some neck presentations should be evaluated medically first, and screening for that is part of the exam, not an afterthought.
What Dr. Anderson looks at
- Range of motion and which directions reproduce symptoms
- Joint mobility segment by segment through the neck and upper back
- Shoulder and upper back mechanics contributing to the load
- Neurological screening if there are arm symptoms
- Your work setup, sleep and daily routine
What a visit involves
- 1.A conversation about how this started and how it's affecting you
- 2.Hands-on and movement examination of the neck and upper back
- 3.A plain explanation of what's going on
- 4.If appropriate, care plus a couple of practical changes to make at home or work
- 5.Honest guidance about whether care should continue or be referred out
Questions
Neck Pain: common questions
Frequently asked questions
- Can chiropractic care help with neck pain?
- Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people come to Discover Chiropractic. For appropriate patients, care may include gentle joint work, soft tissue care and specific movement or posture guidance. Dr. Anderson screens for the situations where neck pain needs a medical work-up rather than chiropractic care.
More answers on the FAQ page.
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Ready to do something about your neck pain?
If something's been bothering you, start with a conversation. Dr. Anderson will listen first and tell you honestly whether he thinks he can help.
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