Neck pain can make simple things surprisingly difficult — turning your head while driving, working at a computer, sleeping comfortably, exercising, or simply getting through the day without constantly thinking about your neck.
At Spinal Care of Nevada, we evaluate neck pain carefully to understand what may be contributing to it rather than simply treating every painful neck the same way.
Our Summerlin office serves patients throughout Las Vegas, including Summerlin, Spring Valley, Centennial Hills, Henderson and surrounding communities.
Patients share their own experience with neck pain, back pain and pinched nerves, and what they noticed as they worked toward feeling better.
Mechanical neck pain commonly changes with posture, movement or activity.
You may notice:
These symptoms can have many causes. A careful examination helps determine whether joints, muscles, discs, posture or other structures may be contributing.
Neck pain may develop from:
Sometimes several factors are involved at the same time.
Temporary relief does not always mean the underlying mechanical problem has been resolved.
Massage, medication, stretching or rest may reduce symptoms for some people. But when pain repeatedly returns, it can be useful to evaluate how the neck is moving, how the head and shoulders are positioned, and whether certain joints or surrounding tissues are repeatedly being overloaded.
Our goal is to determine why the problem may be recurring and whether there is something mechanical that can reasonably be addressed.
The upper cervical spine — particularly the area where the head meets the neck — can influence head position, cervical movement and muscle tension.
Because our doctors have extensive experience with upper cervical care, including NUCCA-based principles, we evaluate this area when appropriate rather than looking only at the location where the patient feels pain.
Upper cervical care is not necessary for every patient, and our examination helps determine whether this area appears relevant.
Treatment depends on the examination findings and individual patient.
When appropriate, care may include:
We favor gentle, precise care and do not believe every patient needs the same technique or treatment plan.
The neck can sometimes contribute to symptoms beyond localized neck pain.
If neck discomfort occurs with recurring headaches or migraines, please visit our Headaches & Migraines page.
If neck movement or position appears associated with dizziness or imbalance, visit our Dizziness & Vertigo page.
Whiplash and other accident-related injuries can affect muscles, joints and other tissues of the cervical spine.
Symptoms may begin immediately or develop later.
Our evaluation considers the mechanism of injury, current symptoms, movement, neurological findings and other factors to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate or whether additional medical evaluation is needed. Learn more about our auto accident care.
Neck pain is not always a chiropractic problem.
Seek prompt medical evaluation for neck pain associated with significant trauma, fever or serious illness, progressive weakness or numbness, severe unexplained headache, new difficulty walking or maintaining balance, or other sudden neurological symptoms.
If we identify findings during your examination that require another healthcare provider, we will explain that and recommend appropriate referral or co-management.
Chiropractic care may help some types of mechanical neck pain involving joints, muscles and movement. The first step is determining what appears to be causing the pain and whether chiropractic care is appropriate for your particular condition.
Prolonged computer use can place the head and neck in sustained positions that increase stress on cervical joints and surrounding muscles. Workstation position, movement habits and existing joint restrictions can all contribute.
Pain during rotation can come from several structures, including cervical joints, muscles and discs. An examination can help determine which movements reproduce the symptoms and what may be contributing.
Some headaches can originate from structures in the cervical spine and are commonly called cervicogenic headaches. Other headache types have different causes. Patients with recurring headaches can learn more on our Headaches & Migraines page.
No. Our office uses several approaches, including low-force upper cervical techniques and ArthroStim instrument-assisted adjustments. Treatment is selected according to the patient’s examination findings, comfort and needs.
Not everyone requires X-rays. When clinically appropriate, digital X-rays can provide additional information about spinal structure and help guide treatment decisions.
If neck pain keeps returning or is limiting work, sleep, exercise or everyday activities, we can evaluate what may be contributing and explain your options.
Spinal Care of Nevada
1930 Village Center Cir
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 566-4673
Same-day and next-day appointments may be available.
