Neck Pain & Stiffness Treatment in Los Gatos

Name: On Purpose Chiropractic
Address: 427 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA, 95030, US
Telephone: (408) 354-8044
Price range: $$

back of mans head with hands on neck When your neck feels stiff or painful, even simple things like checking a blind spot, working at a computer or getting comfortable at night can become frustrating. Ongoing symptoms may be worth having evaluated.

Common symptoms of neck pain and stiffness include dull aches that won’t go away no matter how you change your position. Neck pain can also present as sharp, shooting pain with movement of the head or shoulders, particularly with twisting. Some people may also experience headaches, numbness, tingling or weakness that extends into the shoulders, arms, hands or fingers.

Are you unable to fully rotate your head from side to side? Do you struggle to turn and see behind you to park your car? Are you constantly massaging your neck or trying to crack it for relief? These may be signs that it’s time to have your neck evaluated.

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What May Be Affecting Your Neck

Neck pain and stiffness can have many possible causes. Spending long periods looking down at a phone or computer, sometimes called “tech neck,” may be one contributing factor. Posture while watching television or the position of your head while sleeping may also play a role.

Other factors can involve the joints, muscles, discs or nerves of the cervical spine. Changes in spinal alignment and movement may affect how forces are distributed through the neck. A thorough evaluation can help identify factors that may be behind your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.

A Whole-Patient View of Neck Pain

At On Purpose Chiropractic, we approach care from the point of view of the whole patient. Our mission is to help patients experience the potential benefits of chiropractic care and work toward a healthier, more capable life. This breaks down into three main phases: relieving symptoms, stabilizing the structure of the spine and helping patients function at their best.

What We Look at During Your Evaluation

What does this look like? It starts with a thorough evaluation of the patient and their condition. This may include the following analyses:

Patient history evaluation. What are you doing and how does it feel?
Palpating the spine. How does the spine feel and move?
Postural analysis. How is your posture affecting the way you stand and move?
Range of motion testing. How do you move and how far can you move?

Leg length deviations. Are there differences from one side to the other?
Bilateral scale measurements. Do you carry more weight to one side?
X-rays, when clinically indicated. These images may provide additional information about spinal structure and help guide recommendations.

Care Designed Around Your Findings

From the first visit, the goal is to create a comfortable setting where patients can speak openly about their symptoms, concerns and progress. Here, we care for the whole patient and follow a chiropractic philosophy focused on manual adjustments using skilled hands and a traditional drop table. For some disc-related conditions, patients may also receive spinal decompression using our in-house DRX-9000 machine when appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can chiropractic care help with the symptoms of my neck pain and stiffness?

Chiropractic care may help some people with neck pain, stiffness or restricted movement. Your examination gives Dr. Kleinberg more information about how your neck is moving and whether chiropractic care may be appropriate for your needs.

What can I learn about my neck pain and stiffness?

Your evaluation can provide a closer look at factors that may be associated with your symptoms, including posture, spinal movement and range of motion. This information helps guide recommendations based on your individual findings.

Can chiropractic help with more than just neck pain and stiffness?

Chiropractic care can consider how different areas of the musculoskeletal system are moving and functioning together. Depending on your findings, care may also address related mobility or musculoskeletal concerns involving areas such as the upper back or shoulders.

Get More Clarity About Your Neck Pain

If neck pain or stiffness is making everyday movement more difficult, an evaluation may help identify factors that could be involved. Contact On Purpose Chiropractic to book an appointment with Dr. Kleinberg.
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