Stiffness and restricted motion
Difficulty turning, looking up, or staying in one position can reflect several mechanical contributors.
West Hollywood · Neck pain care
Neck Pain Chiropractor in West Hollywood, CA
Recurring stiffness, tension, headaches, or injury deserve a clearer explanation.
Neck pain can come from several overlapping sources. We evaluate movement, joints, muscles, nerves, posture, and cervical structure before recommending care.
Cervical care Evaluate. Explain. Restore.
CBP® certifiedCervical curve analysisGentle options availableRehabilitation included when appropriate
A better starting point
Neck pain is a symptom—not a complete diagnosis.
Stiffness after sleep, tension after work, headaches, restricted rotation, or pain after an injury can have different contributing factors. Treating every presentation the same can miss what makes your problem distinct.
Our West Hollywood evaluation considers cervical motion, joint function, neurologic findings, muscle performance, posture, previous injury, and spinal curves when imaging is clinically appropriate.
Explore our CBP® structural approachWhat patients often notice
The pattern matters as much as the intensity.
Your symptom behavior helps us decide what needs closer examination and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
Tension and headaches
Upper cervical, muscular, postural, and other factors may contribute and should be differentiated carefully.
Arm symptoms
Pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness into the shoulder or arm requires focused neurologic screening.
Post-injury pain
Whiplash, sports injuries, and previous trauma may change movement, sensitivity, and tolerance over time.
Your evaluation
Understand the neck before treating it.
We use the examination to determine whether the problem appears mechanical, whether imaging would add value, and whether another provider should be involved.
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History
We review symptom onset, injury, headaches, arm symptoms, work setup, sleep, activity, and prior care.
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Clinical examination
Range of motion, orthopedic, neurologic, posture, and chiropractic findings help clarify the pattern.
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Imaging when needed
Digital X-rays may help assess cervical curves, alignment, degeneration, or the effects of prior trauma.
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Shared plan
Findings, options, comfort preferences, checkpoints, and referrals are discussed before care begins.
Personalized care
A neck-care plan should be specific.
The combination and intensity of care are adjusted to the diagnosis, irritability, tolerance, structure, and goals.
Targeted adjustments
Technique and force are selected around examination findings, patient comfort, and clinical appropriateness.
Cervical rehabilitation
Exercises may address movement control, endurance, shoulder support, and tolerance for daily demands.
Corrective traction
CBP® traction may be considered when measurable curve or posture findings warrant structural correction.
Ergonomic guidance
Practical changes to desk, phone, driving, sleep, and training habits can help reduce repeated strain.
Objective findings
When structure matters, measure it.
Not every neck complaint requires X-rays or corrective traction. When cervical structure is clinically relevant, objective findings allow recommendations and progress checks to be more precise.
- Cervical curve and alignment
- Forward-head translation when relevant
- Range of motion and neurologic findings
- Symptom frequency and activity tolerance
Imaging is used only when clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.
Is this the right next step?
Evaluation is reasonable when the problem persists or returns.
You do not have to wait until neck pain becomes severe to understand why it keeps recurring.
- Recurring stiffness or limited rotation
- Neck-related tension or headaches
- Symptoms after an old or recent injury
- Pain, numbness, or tingling into the shoulder or arm
Clinical review
Care led by experienced West Hollywood chiropractors.
This page reflects the evaluation and treatment approach used by Dr. Sam Shirazi, DC and Dr. Ali Pourpezheshege, DC at Back to Total Health West Hollywood.
Common questions
What to know before you begin.
What commonly contributes to recurring neck pain?+
Neck pain may involve joint restriction, muscular strain, prolonged posture, disc irritation, prior injury, reduced movement tolerance, or altered cervical alignment. The examination helps distinguish among these factors.
Is neck pain always caused by poor posture?+
No. Posture can influence spinal loading, but it is one part of a broader clinical picture that also includes symptoms, movement, neurologic findings, health history, and daily demands.
Will my neck be adjusted at the first visit?+
Not automatically. The first visit is designed to understand your history and findings. Any treatment recommendation is discussed after appropriate evaluation and with your comfort and consent.
When is imaging considered?+
Digital imaging may be considered when trauma, persistent or unusual symptoms, neurologic findings, structural concerns, or care-planning needs make it clinically useful.
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Start with answers—not assumptions.
Schedule an evaluation to understand your findings, options, and appropriate next steps.