What causes neck pain & tech neck?
Hours of looking down at a screen or phone leave the deep neck stabilizers weak and the upper traps and base of the skull overworked. That posture load stiffens the joints of the neck and upper back and refers tension into headaches and the shoulder blades.
What to expect from care
We assess your neck, upper back, and posture habits, then release the overworked muscles and restore the motion that's stiffened up. You'll leave with a couple of targeted exercises and posture tweaks so the relief holds between visits. Many people feel looser and clearer-headed after the first session.
How we help
We release the overworked muscles, restore neck and upper-back mobility, and coach the posture and habits that caused it, not just chase the symptom.
Treatments we use for neck pain & tech neck
Depending on what's driving it, your plan may include:
Frequently asked questions
Does a chiropractor help with neck pain and headaches?
Yes. Much neck pain and many tension headaches come from stiff joints and overworked muscles in the neck and upper back. Chiropractic care restores motion and relieves that tension, and we add targeted exercises so it doesn't keep returning.
Can neck problems cause headaches?
Yes. 'Cervicogenic' headaches start from stiff joints and tight muscles in the neck and base of the skull and refer pain into the head. Restoring neck motion and releasing that tension often reduces both the neck pain and the headaches.
What is 'tech neck'?
It's the strain that builds from hours looking down at a phone or screen, the deep neck stabilizers weaken while the upper traps and base of the skull overwork, stiffening the joints and referring tension into headaches and the shoulder blades.
Is it safe to have my neck adjusted?
For most people, yes. We screen carefully, tailor the technique to your body, and never force anything. If an adjustment isn't the right tool for you, we have gentler options that restore motion just as effectively.
Care provided one-on-one by Dr. Dominick Hernandez, D.C. in Woodland Hills, CA.