Neck Pain

Neck pain is one of the most common and frustrating conditions people experience. It can begin suddenly after sleeping wrong or it can develop gradually from years of poor posture, repetitive strain, or injury. Left untreated, neck pain can lead to headaches, stiffness, and even discomfort radiating into the shoulders or arms.

At Stine Chiropractic Clinic, Drs. Chris and Larry Stine — both board-certified chiropractic orthopedists — specialize in diagnosing and treating neck pain at its source. Serving Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania, VA, since 1986, our goal is to help you move better, feel stronger, and live without pain.

Understanding Neck Pain

The neck supports the weight of your head and allows for a wide range of motion. Because of this flexibility, it is prone to strain and injury.

Neck pain often arises when pain-sensitive structures — such as joints, discs, ligaments, or muscles — become irritated or overworked. When this happens, your body tightens around muscles to stabilize the area, leading to stiffness and tension.

Common causes of neck pain include:

• Cervical facet syndrome (irritation of the small spinal joints)
• Disc injury or degeneration
• Whiplash or motor-vehicle accidents
• Poor posture and “text neck”
• Sleeping in awkward positions
• Repetitive strain or occupational stress

These issues can also create referred pain, which travels into the upper back, shoulders, or arms and is sometimes mistaken for a pinched nerve.

Chiropractic Orthopedic Treatment for Neck Pain

At Stine Chiropractic Clinic, we take a comprehensive approach to both acute and chronic neck pain. After a detailed physical exam, and when needed, imaging, we design a care plan specific to your diagnosis.

Your treatment may include:

• Gentle spinal manipulation (adjustments) to restore joint motion
• Manual traction or decompression therapy
• Soft tissue mobilization and trigger-point therapy
• Interferential TENS and ultrasound to relieve pain and inflammation
• Postural correction and rehabilitation exercises
• Education on ergonomics and home care

These therapies work together to relieve pain, improve motion, and speed your body’s natural healing response — all without drugs or surgery.

Take the Next Step

If you are experiencing neck pain, it’s always important to take the next step. Stine Chiropractic Clinic has two board-certified chiropractic orthopedists that have been serving the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania areas for over 35 years. Get in today and let us get you back to a pain-free lifestyle.