Neck Pain Chiropractic Services
Welcome to Flourish Chiropractic Spa, your trusted destination for neck pain chiropractic care in Seattle, WA. Whether your neck pain is acute or chronic, our drug-free, nonsurgical options can restore flexibility and range of motion in your neck to help you live a healthier, pain-free life.
Understanding Neck Pain
Your neck, or cervical spine, is made of seven vertebrae (bones) that support your head. Neck pain, also called cervicalgia, is when you feel pain in this area. It can be limited to your neck (axial neck pain) or extend into your shoulders or arm (radicular). No matter the cause, neck pain can be acute or chronic and lasts from a few days to several months or years.
Neck pain can feel like:
- Constant aching
- Stabbing
- Burning
- Shooting pain that starts at the neck and extends into the shoulder or arms
- Tenderness in the neck, shoulders, or back
Neck pain can also cause other symptoms that may be less obvious, such as:
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Stiffness in the neck, shoulders, or upper back
- Inability to turn or tilt your head
Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain has multiple causes, including:
- Age. Wear and tear in your neck and joints is natural as you age, but this can cause your neck joints to degenerate, resulting in joint pain.
- Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis wears down the cartilage between your joints, allowing the ends of your bones to rub together.
- Spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is when the space inside your cervical spine is too narrow, placing pressure on your spinal cord.
- Herniated disk. Repetitive motions or stressing your joints can cause the disks between your vertebrae to move out of place or weaken.
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). TMJ is when the “hinge” of your jawbone (which connects to your skull) is damaged. The resulting pain can radiate to your neck.
- Pinched nerve. Bones, ligaments, and soft tissues can press against your nerves.
- Injury. Accidents are a common cause of neck injury, like whiplash.
- Stress. Stress often causes tense neck muscles, but you don’t realize what’s happening until you experience neck pain.
- Growths. Bone spurs, cysts, or tumors can put pressure on your nerves.
- Poor posture. Sitting at a desk all day or slouching when you stand can put extra pressure on your neck.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain
Chiropractic treatment can alleviate neck pain and help you live a fuller, healthier life.
- Drug-free pain relief. Pain in your neck, shoulders, and arms can make it difficult to complete regular tasks. Drugs can dull or relieve pain; however, a 2020 meta-analysis found that people who received spinal manipulation were less likely to want or need an opioid prescription.
- Restore range of motion. Even mild neck pain 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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Dathan Heartson, LMT
Welcome our newest massage therapist, Dathan! He will start seeing patients on Wednesday, August 5th.
With 10 years of experience, Dathan provides Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish, Neuromuscular, Sports Massage, and Prenatal Massage. He particularly specializes in injury treatment and has a holistic, flowing approach with the intention of alleviating stress and anxiety, and regulating the nervous system. As a very physically active person himself, he has learned how to care for numerous conditions such as rotator cuff, neck, and hip issues.
Please give Dathan a warm welcome!
License no. MA60491411
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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 plan to relieve your pain and help you achieve your health goals.
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Perform gentle, precise neck adjustments to reduce neck pain.
- Therapeutic Exercises: Provide targeted exercises to strengthen neck muscles and enhance flexibility.
- Lifestyle Advice: Offer guidance on posture, ergonomics, and other lifestyle factors to support your recovery and prevent neck pain from recurring.
- 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 how you feel.
- Medical massage therapy: Medical massage can also relieve tension and stress. But unlike traditional massage, medical massage targets your medical condition to address 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 relieve your discomfort.
Get The Care You Need
Whether your neck pain is caused by an injury, aging, or something else, Flourish Chiropractic Spa can help you find the pain relief you’re looking for. Schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and learn more about how our specialized neck pain chiropractic and massage services can support your journey to a healthier life.
To book your appointment, call us or use our convenient online scheduling system. We look forward to helping you.
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.