Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain in Seattle, Washington
Welcome to Flourish Chiropractic Spa, your trusted destination for chiropractic care and adjustments for neck pain in Seattle, Washington. Our drug-free, nonsurgical treatment for neck pain can restore flexibility and range of motion, helping you live a happier, healthier life.
Understanding Neck Pain
Your neck, also called the cervical spine, is made of seven vertebrae (bones) that support your head and allow it to move. Neck pain (cervicalgia) can develop in the neck or spread into your shoulders, upper back, or arms. It can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting), and develop suddenly or gradually.
Common Symptoms of Neck Pain
Neck pain doesn’t feel the same to everyone. Some people experience a dull, persistent pain, while others feel sharp pain that makes movement uncomfortable. Some of the common symptoms of neck pain can include:
- Constant aching
- Stabbing or burning pain
- Shooting pain that travels into the shoulders or arms
- Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, or upper back
- Neck stiffness or reduced range of motion
- Cervicogenic headaches, pain that starts in the neck but travels to your head
Causes of Neck Pain
While neck pain has a variety of causes, the two things our necks have in common are that they hold a lot of weight (your head) and are less protected than other parts of our spine, making them far more prone to injury than other parts of the body.
Some of the common causes of neck pain include:
- Age: Wear and tear is normal in all of your joints as you age. As the bones and cartilage in your neck degenerate, you may experience stiffness and discomfort.
- Osteoarthritis: The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis wears down the cartilage in your joints, allowing the ends of your bones to rub together, which can be uncomfortable.
- Spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is when the spinal canal is too narrow, which puts physical pressure on your spinal cord and nerves.
- Herniated disc. When a disc in your cervical spine slips out of place, it can press on the nearby nerves.
- Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). The “hinge” of your jawbone shares nerves and muscles. When it’s injured, inflamed, or otherwise damaged, you can feel pain in your neck.
- Pinched nerves. When the muscles, bones, or surrounding tissues place too much pressure on a nerve, you can experience pain, stiffness, and other discomfort.
- Injuries. Sudden injuries, like whiplash from a car accident, can place enormous stress and strain on your neck, damaging the muscles and ligaments.
- Neck hump. Neck humps, like buffalo hump or dowager’s hump, place excess pressure on your head, neck, and shoulders.
- Abnormal growths. Bone spurs or cysts can place pressure on your nerves as they grow.
- Poor posture. Sitting all day, looking down at a phone for long periods, or slouching places excess pressure on your head and neck.
- Stress. Stress often results in muscle tension we don’t realize we’re carrying until we experience neck pain.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain
While chiropractic care isn’t a cure, it can alleviate neck pain and help you live a fuller, healthier life. Using gentle, targeted adjustments, your practitioner will focus on aligning your spine to reduce the pressure on your neck.
- Drug-free pain relief. Pain in your neck, shoulders, and arms can make it difficult to complete regular tasks. Drugs can relieve pain, but it’s temporary, and not everyone wants to rely on drugs for relief. A 2025 meta-analysis found that spinal manipulation can be an effective and safe way of reducing neck pain without drugs.
- Restore range of motion. Even mild neck pain or ongoing stiffness can make moving your head, neck, and arms difficult. Chiropractic neck adjustments can restore movement and relax tense muscles and stiff joints.
- Noninvasive. Relieving neck pain with chiropractic care is a noninvasive option that reduces pain and stiffness without surgical intervention.
Seattle Neck Pain Practitioners
Dr. Ally Quintos
Wes Patterson
Kim Major
Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Brenna Gray, DC
Dr. Brenna Gray is a Chiropractor who graduated from Palmer in Davenport. Before moving to Seattle, they ran a family & injury clinic in Champaign, IL. They practice Palmer package style with diversified, extremity adjusting, activator, Thompson, toggle upper cervical as well as SOT and Talsky Tonal for a more gentle experience.
Dr. Brenna has worked with families and all bodies & has a special interest in working with those who have hypermobility and those who have long-lasting concussion symptoms.
When they are not practicing their passion of chiropractic, they are spending time with their wife and cats or diving into a great book.
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Dr. Ally Quintos
Dr. Ally is one of those rare extraverted Seattleites. She loves to help others move better and feel better while holding a compassionate, motivating space. As with other providers at Flourish, Dr. Ally believes that any progress in health, no matter how small, is a step forward and should be celebrated. Some days that will be earning a PR at the gym. Other days that will be simply showing up for your appointment. Your best will change from day to day, and it is enough.
Dr. Ally uses chiropractic adjusting, muscle scraping (gua sha), pin and stretch, and therapeutic exercises, while also addressing behavioral modifications, nutrition, and lifestyle factors all for optimal wellness. She is primarily a diversified manual adjuster, and also implements Thompson Drops and instrument-assisted adjustments. Some of her patients prefer instrument-only and that is welcomed by her.
She takes a movement and biomechanics based approach to chiropractic to promote function and wellbeing. As an avid runner, Dr. Ally loves helping people with hip, knee and shoulder injuries. She is amazed at how many people who hike or run have neck and shoulders tension! Aside from sports injuries or helping people continue doing what they love, she also has experience in pediatrics and prenatal, and really enjoys working with children, from 1 month to 17 years old. She loves supporting those who are expecting throughout their pregnancy, whether it be back pain, hip pain or overall wellness.
Dr. Ally returned to Seattle in 2020 to practice and joined Flourish in 2022. When Dr. Ally is outside of the office, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, and playing with her pup, Franklin.
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Wes Patterson
*Wes now offers Intraoral TMJ massage! If interested, please call to book.
Wes (he/they) is a trauma-informed, compassionate medical massage therapist who ensures a safe, healing environment. They are passionate about listening to and partnering with clients to craft a treatment that will be as effective and comfortable as possible. Whether it’s relaxation, working a few knots out of your neck, or seeking relief from back pain—they will work with you to plan a session to meet your goals.
Wes has practiced massage in both spa and clinic environments. He has a Washington State endorsement for Intraoral massage. His specialty is Relaxation/Swedish massage, but he enjoys integrating other modalities such as Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, deep tissue, Muscle Energy Technique, and CBD or aromatherapy treatments. During a session, Wes does their best to listen to your tissue as well as any feedback you (or your body) provide to ensure your comfort and that the work together is as effective as possible. After a session, Wes will check in about any questions/concerns you may have and will offer simple tips to improve your self-care and make your next session an even more effective experience.
Wes looks forward to the opportunity to join you on your quest towards healing, self-care, and improved quality of life.
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Kim Major
Kim is a healthcare professional at UW Medical Center and is inspired by the dedication and amount of care her peers in the medical field are giving to the community. While Kim loves her job at the hospital, she is more passionate about massage. She possesses qualities that make up an excellent Massage Therapist such as hard working, intuitive, driven, result oriented, empathetic and a calm demeanor.
Kim focuses on pain management, therapeutic or outcome based or integrated massage. Her skills include Relaxing Massages such as General Swedish, Structure Specific (Deep Tissue), Cupping and Hot stone massage. She also offers Medical/Treatment massage such as Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Facilitation, & Deep Transverse Friction. She works as a team with her patients and offers wellness tips or homework to help them heal faster and improve their lives.
Lastly, Kim advocates self-care, self-awareness, and self-love. Walk with them in their journey towards self-care is something she is passionate about. She provides a safe place for her patients to heal and relax.
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Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Kelly focuses on intentional healing and pain relief using hot stones, adjustments, focused massage, and stretches to encourage movement in the body, as well as preventive/self-care, posture and general wellbeing.
She is Webster-certified and has studied in the most painless, effective treatment methods available which involve traditional hands-on adjustments or instrument.
From Dr. Kelly: I love connecting with people and holding a supportive space for their needs. I started school to become a dentist with the intent to have a career in helping people. Three years into my schooling, I changed my profession to chiropractic after a car accident so I could focus on treating muscle and joint problems naturally. I love witnessing the exponential improvement chiropractic and massage can bring to whiplash or strains from MVAs, bike accidents, or other collisions. And doing so in a compassionate, validating space.
I have helped musicians, people who bind or brave MTF or FTM surgeries, runners, yoga enthusiasts, people in the restaurant industry, hairstylists, and those with the ever-elusive desk jobs. My mission is to help people live life to their fullest potential. Sometimes that is being able to work throughout the day without pain. Sometimes that is getting out of bed and brushing your teeth. There is no judgement and I am humbled and appreciative to have someone trust me to help them in their goals.
I am familiar with a large variety of body movements and mechanics and have plenty of experience with my own injuries. I also understand that healing from an injury can be difficult because you don’t want to take time off from activity. I don’t want people to settle for merely being out of pain for typical daily activities. Healing properly, to me, means being able to get back into your personal level of activity without discomfort. I’d love to help.
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Our Customized Approach to Neck Pain Chiropractic Care
At Flourish Chiropractic Spa, we adopt a holistic and personalized approach to neck pain treatment. Our process includes:
- Comprehensive assessment: Conduct a thorough examination to determine the cause and extent of your neck pain.
- Personalized treatment plan: Develop a customized care plan to relieve your neck pain and help you achieve your health goals.
- Chiropractic adjustments: Use gentle, targeted chiropractic techniques to align your spine, restore range of motion, and reduce neck pain.
- Therapeutic exercises: Provide targeted exercises to strengthen your neck, back, and shoulder muscles to reduce pain throughout your body.
- Lifestyle advice: Offer guidance on posture, ergonomics, and other lifestyle factors to support your recovery and prevent future neck or back pain.
- Ongoing support: Ensure continuous care and follow-up to monitor your progress and adjust treatments as needed.
Complementing Therapies
In addition to chiropractic care, we offer a range of services to treat neck pain and support overall health:
- Massage therapy: Whether stress is causing your neck pain or you’re feeling stressed because of your neck pain, massage therapy can relax tight neck, shoulder, and back muscles and improve circulation throughout your body to enhance and support healing.
- Medical massage therapy: Medical massage can also relieve tension and stress. But unlike traditional massage, medical massage focuses on the root cause of your neck pain.
- TMJ massage and chiropractic adjustments: If your neck pain is caused by TMJ, our specialized TMJ massage and TMJ chiropractic care can help relieve your discomfort.
Most Common Disorders We Treat
Pain Management
Chiropractic Care and Adjustments
Relieve pain and improve mobility with personalized chiropractic adjustments.
TMJ Chiropractic Care/Adjustments
Relieve jaw tension and improve comfort with targeted TMJ adjustments and massage therapy.
Sciatica
Ease sciatic nerve pain with targeted adjustments and therapy to relieve pressure and restore comfort.
Back Pain
Reduce back pain and enhance mobility with focused chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic care.
Chiropractic Webster Technique
This protocol helps maintain pelvic alignment and balance throughout pregnancy.
Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
Accident Recovery
Reclaim your mobility and comfort after accidents with personalized rehabilitation plans.
Car Accident Injury
Specialized treatment plans focused on recovery and rehabilitation from auto accident injuries.
Post-Cesarean Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Personalized treatment plans to support postpartum c-section recovery.
Sports Injury
Restore strength and agility with tailored sports rehabilitation and chiropractic care.
Stress & Tension Relief
Massage Therapy
Relieve stress and tension with therapeutic massage techniques designed to relax the body and mind.
Cupping Therapy
Soothe your spine with targeted therapies designed to alleviate back and neck discomfort.
TMJ Massage
Relieve TMJ discomfort with specialized massage techniques to reduce jaw tension and pain.
Pregnancy Massage
Specialized massage therapy designed to provide comfort and relief during pregnancy.