Neck Pain Relief in Burnaby
Neck Pain That Won't Go Away? Your Spine Is Trying to Tell You Something.
From tech neck to whiplash aftereffects, chronic neck pain affects more people in Burnaby than ever before. Adapt Spine Centre identifies the cervical misalignments behind your pain and corrects them with precision.
70%
of neck pain is caused by postural stress and spinal misalignment
7
cervical vertebrae — we assess every one
Same Day
initial exams often available
What’s Really Going On
The Real Reason Your Neck Hurts
Your cervical spine supports the full weight of your head (roughly 10–12 lbs) through every movement of your day. When even one of the seven cervical vertebrae shifts out of proper alignment, the surrounding nerves, discs, and muscles bear the consequences.
In today's world, hours of screen time, working at desks, and looking down at phones create a pattern of forward head posture that accelerates cervical misalignment. Left unaddressed, this doesn't just cause neck pain, it can lead to headaches, shoulder tension, arm numbness, and even changes in nerve function.
At Adapt Spine Centre in Burnaby, we use X-rays, thermal scans, and hands-on assessment to identify precisely which cervical levels are involved, so your adjustments target exactly where the problem is.
Stiff neck — difficulty turning your head to either side
Aching or burning pain in the neck, upper back, or between the shoulder blades
Headaches that begin at the base of the skull and radiate forward
Tingling or numbness in the hands, fingers, or arms
"Tech neck" posture — forward head position that never fully corrects
Our Approach
Precision Cervical Care with the Gonstead System
Generic neck adjustments can feel good temporarily but miss the specific cause of your pain. The Gonstead system evaluates your cervical spine as a structural unit — identifying not just which vertebra is misaligned, but exactly how it has shifted, so our adjustments can correct it accurately.
Cervical X-Ray Analysis
We don't guess. Your initial exam includes X-rays, neurological scans, infrared thermal imaging, and hands-on palpation to identify exactly which vertebrae are misaligned and in which direction.
Nerve Thermal Scanning
Our infrared thermal scanner detects temperature asymmetries along the spine — a reliable indicator of nerve irritation. This helps us identify cervical levels under stress even before you feel pain there.
Specific Cervical Adjustments
Gonstead cervical adjustments are precise, controlled, and targeted to the exact level of misalignment. We never "crack" the neck indiscriminately — every adjustment has a specific purpose.
Common Questions
Neck Pain FAQs
Is chiropractic care safe for neck pain?
Yes — when performed by a trained chiropractor using the Gonstead method, cervical adjustments are safe and highly effective for mechanical neck pain. We begin every new patient relationship with a thorough examination to ensure chiropractic care is appropriate for your specific situation.
Can chiropractic help with "tech neck" from working at a computer?
Absolutely. Forward head posture from prolonged screen time is one of the most common causes of neck pain we see in Burnaby. We not only correct the underlying cervical misalignment but also provide posture guidance to help you prevent recurrence.
How is Gonstead neck adjustment different from regular chiropractic?
Most chiropractic approaches treat a region of the spine. The Gonstead method identifies and adjusts a specific vertebral level — based on X-ray, thermal, and palpation findings — meaning only the misaligned segment is adjusted, leaving healthy levels untouched. This is more precise, more comfortable, and more effective.
Your Neck Deserves Better Than Painkillers.
Book your initial exam at Adapt Spine Centre in Burnaby. We'll identify the root cause of your neck pain and walk you through exactly how we can help.
Located at 3961 Hastings Street #101, Burnaby BC · Open Mon–Sat · No referral required