Neck pain, stiffness and the headaches that follow
A stiff neck changes how you drive, work and sleep. Neck complaints often involve restricted rotation, guarded muscles and symptoms referred into the head or shoulder. The examination is there to work out which of those is leading.
Who this page is for
Desk workers, drivers, people recovering from a past collision, and anyone whose neck has become the limiting factor in their day.
Why people come in
These are reasons patients give for booking. They are not a diagnosis, and only an examination can tell you what is happening in your case.
- Limited rotation when checking a blind spot
- Aching at the base of the skull by mid afternoon
- Tightness across the top of the shoulders
- Discomfort that travels toward the shoulder blade or arm
How the evaluation works
We examine neck motion, joint function and the surrounding musculature, screen for neurological involvement when symptoms travel, and review your workstation and sleep setup.
How we may approach care
Care typically combines joint work, soft tissue therapy and specific exercise, with posture and workstation guidance so gains hold between visits.
What a first visit may involve
A history, an examination and an explanation. Treatment on the day depends on what the examination shows.
Safety and when to seek other care
Sudden severe headache unlike any before, dizziness with visual changes, neck pain after significant trauma, fever with neck stiffness, or progressive arm weakness need urgent medical care first.
Questions patients ask
Is neck cracking dangerous?
An adjustment is a specific, controlled movement rather than random cracking. Your provider will discuss technique and any concerns before treating.
Could my desk be the cause?
Sustained postures often contribute. Workstation guidance is usually part of the plan.
Where this care is offered
The clinical explanation above is the same at every clinic. Location links add only what is specific to that clinic.
Clinical review
Clinician review pending. This page has not yet been signed off by a named Inspine provider, and no reviewer is claimed until one confirms it. See our provider profiles.
Take the first step.
Call the clinic nearest you, or send a request and our team will follow up to agree a time.