Find Relief From Neck Pain
Neck pain has a way of shrinking your world: turning to check a blind spot, sleeping through the night, even sitting at a desk can become something you brace for. Many people try stretching, heat, or over-the-counter pain relievers first, and get short-term relief that doesn't hold. Others worry it's something more serious, or hesitate to see a chiropractor because they're not sure it's the right fit for their specific pain. If your neck pain has stuck around longer than a few weeks, or keeps coming back, it's worth understanding what's actually driving it before it limits more of your day.
What's Behind Neck Pain
Neck pain in adults is often connected to misalignment in the cervical spine, from posture, old injuries, or repetitive strain, rather than a single dramatic event. Symptoms worth paying attention to include stiffness that doesn't ease by midday, pain radiating into the shoulder or arm, or headaches that seem to start at the base of the skull. A proper evaluation looks at the whole spine, not just where it hurts, since neck pain is frequently connected to alignment issues elsewhere.
How We Help With Neck Pain
Dr. Jamie Stern, DC, treats neck pain using QSM3, a specialized chiropractic technique focused on precise, low-force spinal correction. It's a rare approach in the Sunnyvale area, and it's built around identifying the actual source of misalignment rather than treating the symptom alone.
- Full spinal evaluation, not just a neck-focused exam
- QSM3 technique: precision correction with minimal force
- A plan built around your specific pain pattern, not a generic protocol
What to Expect
Initial evaluation
QSM3 adjustment
Follow-up plan
Discover How Our Care Can Transform Your Well-being
Less guesswork. A full-spine evaluation means treatment targets the actual cause, not just where it hurts.
A gentler approach. QSM3 uses precise, low-force correction rather than aggressive manipulation.
Fewer disruptions. Many patients notice easier movement and better sleep as neck tension eases.
Frequently Asked Questions
When performed by a licensed chiropractor following a full evaluation, spinal adjustment is a widely used, evidence-informed approach for mechanical neck pain. Dr. Stern begins with an assessment to confirm chiropractic care is appropriate for your specific case.
QSM3 uses precise measurement and low-force technique to correct spinal misalignment, rather than the higher-force manipulation associated with some traditional adjustments.
Yes, both are common causes seen at the practice, and the initial evaluation is designed to identify which factors are contributing to your specific pain.
This varies by how long you've had the pain and what's driving it. Dr. Stern builds a plan after your initial evaluation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Ready to Get Started With a Neck Pain Chiropractor?
Neck pain doesn't have to be something you just manage. Dr. Jamie Stern, DC, offers QSM3 chiropractic care built around a full evaluation of your spine, not just the spot that hurts. Book your evaluation online in under 2 minutes.
