Neck Pain

Neck pain isn’t just annoying—it changes how you work, drive, sleep, and think. Most chronic neck issues aren’t “mysteries”; they’re patterns. Hours of forward-head posture, old whiplash, or desk repetition can stiffen the mid-neck (often around C5–C6), irritate nerves that travel to the shoulders and hands, and ripple into headaches, jaw tension, and upper-back tightness. At Form & Function Chiropractic in Lake Oswego, we focus on the “why,” not just the “where it hurts.” We evaluate how your spine, nerves, and posture share load, then use gentle, precise care to restore motion, reduce nerve irritation, and retrain the way you hold and move your neck. The result: fewer flares, steadier strength, and everyday movement that feels natural—without leaning on meds to mask the problem.

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Common drivers

Desk posture, phone use, sleep position, whiplash history, facet irritation, muscle guarding.

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Chiropractic-first plan

• Adjustments (C2–C7 as indicated): Restore segmental motion and ease protective spasm.
• Physiotherapy: Cervical/thoracic mobility, ergonomic coaching, isometric holds.
• Targeted Exercises: Chin tucks, wall angels, banded rows, thoracic foam-roller extensions.
• Laser Therapy: For acute flares or stubborn myofascial bands.
• Muscle Work: SCM/scalenes/levator scap release; gentle pin-and-stretch.

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What to expect

• Relief: Decrease sharp/stiff pain and improve rotation for driving.
• Stabilize: Postural strength and endurance (deep neck flexors + mid-back).
• Maintain: Micro-breaks, workstation set-up, periodic tune-ups as needed.

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Home care

Pillow and sleep posture tips, screen height changes, daily 5-minute mobility sequence.