Neck Pain
Neck Pain Treatment in Scottsdale
Neck pain can range from mild stiffness and muscle tension to pain that travels into the shoulders, arms, or hands. Whether your symptoms developed from an injury, prolonged posture, repetitive activity, or an underlying spinal condition, neck pain can significantly affect how you work, exercise, sleep, and move throughout the day.
At Body Check Chiropractic, Dr. Matt Tanneberg takes a personalized approach to identifying the factors contributing to your neck pain. He evaluates your spinal movement, muscles, joints, and neurological symptoms to develop a treatment plan based on your individual condition.
For patients experiencing pain, numbness, or tingling that travels into the arm, Dr. Matt can also evaluate for signs consistent with cervical radiculopathy and determine whether conservative care may be appropriate.
Common Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain can have many causes, including:
Muscle tension and strain
Poor posture and prolonged sitting
Repetitive movements
Sports and exercise-related injuries
Motor vehicle accidents
Whiplash
Restricted spinal joints
Disc bulges or herniations
Irritation or compression of cervical nerves
Age-related changes in the spine
Symptoms can range from localized neck discomfort to pain or other sensations that extend into the shoulders, arms, hands, or fingers.
Neck Pain With Arm Pain, Numbness & Tingling
When a nerve in the cervical spine becomes irritated or compressed, symptoms may travel away from the neck and into the arm. This is commonly referred to as cervical radiculopathy.
Depending on which nerve is affected, symptoms may include:
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Pain traveling into the arm
Numbness or tingling
Burning or electric-like sensations
Changes in sensation in the hand or fingers
Muscle weakness
Reduced range of motion
These symptoms can sometimes be related to disc problems, inflammation, degenerative changes, or reduced space around the spinal nerves.
Dr. Matt evaluates your symptoms and movement to determine whether conservative chiropractic care may be appropriate and whether additional medical evaluation is needed.
How Body Check Chiropractic Can Help
Treatment depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. Dr. Matt may use one or a combination of therapies to address spinal mobility, muscular tension, soft tissue restrictions, and recovery.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Cervical and upper-spine adjustments can help restore movement to restricted joints and improve overall spinal function. Treatment is individualized based on your symptoms and examination findings.
DOC Spinal Decompression
For appropriate patients with certain disc-related conditions, the DOC Spinal Decompression System may be incorporated into care. Controlled decompression is designed to reduce mechanical stress on targeted areas of the spine and may be particularly useful when disc-related symptoms are contributing to neck or arm pain.
Myofascial Release
Muscles throughout the neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back can become tight and restricted in response to injury or prolonged stress. Myofascial release can help address soft tissue tension and improve mobility.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping may be used to target areas of muscular tightness and soft tissue restriction throughout the neck, shoulders, and upper back. It can complement hands-on treatment when appropriate.
ARPwave Neuromuscular Therapy
ARPwave uses targeted electrical stimulation to interact with the neuromuscular system. It may be incorporated to support muscle activation, recovery, and function in areas affected by pain or injury.
PEMF Therapy
The Zimmer EMfield provides Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy and may be incorporated as a non-invasive recovery modality to support circulation and the body's natural recovery processes.
Red Light Therapy
The ARCC Red Light Therapy Bed can be incorporated into a broader recovery program. Red and near-infrared light exposure is designed to support cellular function and the body's natural recovery processes.
Personalized Care for Neck & Arm Symptoms
Neck pain isn't always just a “tight muscle.” When symptoms extend into the arm, hand, or fingers, understanding the source of those symptoms becomes especially important.
Dr. Matt takes the time to evaluate how your neck and upper body are functioning and develops treatment around your individual presentation. Your care may focus on improving spinal mobility, reducing soft tissue tension, supporting recovery, or addressing factors that may be contributing to nerve irritation.
At Body Check Chiropractic, you work directly with Dr. Matt at every visit, rather than being passed between a doctor and technician.
When Neck Pain Requires Further Evaluation
Neck pain accompanied by significant or progressive weakness, loss of coordination, severe numbness, problems with balance, or other neurological changes should be evaluated promptly by an appropriate medical professional.
Likewise, seek urgent medical attention after a significant trauma if you have severe neck pain or neurological symptoms.
For patients with persistent neck pain, arm pain, numbness, or tingling, a proper evaluation can help determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether conservative chiropractic care is appropriate.
If you're looking for neck pain treatment in Scottsdale, Body Check Chiropractic provides personalized chiropractic and soft tissue care directly with Dr. Matt.