Neck Pain Treatment in Yakima, WA

Kroner Chiropractic treats neck pain in Yakima, Washington, including stiffness, limited range of motion, posture-related pain, and neck pain that produces headaches or radiates into the arms. Treatment combines cervical adjustments, soft tissue work, and corrective exercise. Most patients are evaluated and begin care the same week.

Your neck holds up a bowling ball all day

An adult head weighs roughly ten to twelve pounds, supported by seven small vertebrae and the muscles around them. That works well when your head sits balanced over your shoulders.

It works much worse when it does not. Tilt your head forward to look at a phone or a screen and the effective load on your neck multiplies. Do that for hours a day, for years, and the muscles fatigue, the joints stiffen, and the tissue adapts to a position it was never designed to hold.

That is the origin of a large share of the neck pain we treat, and it is why treatment that addresses only the pain rarely lasts.

What we treat

• Neck stiffness and reduced range of motion
• Pain from desk work, driving, or phone use
• Headaches that begin at the base of the skull
• Pain radiating into the shoulder, arm, or hand
• Numbness or tingling in the arms
• Whiplash and other neck injuries from car accidents
• Waking with a locked or painful neck

Neck pain is closely tied to headaches. Many patients who came in for headaches turn out to have a neck problem producing them, and treating the neck resolves both.

How we treat neck pain

Your plan depends on your examination and, when indicated, on-site digital imaging. It may include:

• Cervical adjustments to restore motion to restricted joints
• Soft tissue therapy for the muscles of the neck and upper back
• Therapeutic modalities for pain and inflammation
• Corrective exercises targeting deep neck flexors and postural muscles
• Practical adjustments to your workstation and daily habits

If you are apprehensive about having your neck adjusted, say so. We have lower-force techniques and we will use them. Nobody gets treated in a way they are not comfortable with.

Posture is the part you control

The most effective thing many patients do happens outside our office. Raising a monitor to eye level, changing how you hold your phone, adjusting a car seat, and doing a few minutes of targeted exercise daily can matter more than anything that happens during a visit.

We will give you specific changes based on what your examination shows, not a generic list of posture tips.

Common Questions

Is it safe to have my neck adjusted?

Cervical adjustments are performed routinely and are generally considered safe when the patient has been properly evaluated first, which is why we examine and image before treating. If you are uncomfortable with the idea, we have lower-force techniques that avoid the traditional adjustment entirely.

Can neck problems cause headaches?

Yes, and it is common. Headaches originating in the neck typically start at the base of the skull and radiate forward. When the neck is the source, treating the neck often resolves the headaches as well.

Why does my neck hurt from working at a computer?

Holding your head forward of your shoulders dramatically increases the load your neck muscles carry. Sustained over hours and years, that produces muscle fatigue, joint restriction, and tissue changes. It is one of the most common causes of neck pain we see.

What causes numbness or tingling in my arm?

Frequently a nerve in the neck being compressed or irritated where it exits the spine. Because nerve symptoms can have several causes, we examine and image before treating rather than assuming.

I woke up and cannot turn my head. What happened?

Usually a joint that became restricted overnight combined with muscle spasm, often related to sleeping position or an underlying restriction that was already present. It is common, it is treatable, and it usually responds quickly.

Will I need to keep coming back forever?

No. We treat toward a defined goal and then discuss whether periodic maintenance makes sense for you. Some patients choose it, many do not, and either is a legitimate choice. You will not be told you have to keep coming indefinitely.