Condition Guide
Chronic Neck and Back Pain Relief
When neck or back pain hasn’t improved with general chiropractic care, physical therapy, or pain management, the root cause may be a misalignment specifically at the top of the spine. Here’s how upper cervical care approaches it — and where to find a doctor who treats it near you.
GentlePreciseNo Cracking, Popping, or Twisting
Neck and back pain are among the leading reasons adults miss work or limit daily activity, and a meaningful share of chronic cases never fully resolve with general treatment.
Common Signs Patients Bring In
Chronic neck or back pain that hasn’t improved with physical therapy or general chiropractic
Pain that seems to originate near the base of the skull
Stiffness that’s worse in the morning or after sitting
Pain following a car accident, fall, or sports injury
One-sided tension that keeps returning after treatment
Pain accompanied by headaches or jaw tension
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Each one links to doctors nationwide who’ve specifically confirmed they treat it. View all 9 conditions →
Neck & Back Pain
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You’re here — chronic pain that hasn’t responded to general care.
117 doctors nationwide
Migraines→
Recurring migraines and headache patterns.
119 doctors nationwide
Vertigo→
Dizziness and balance issues tied to the upper neck.
83 doctors nationwide
TMJ→
Jaw pain and tension linked to cervical alignment.
36 doctors nationwide
Post-Concussion→
Lingering symptoms after a head or neck injury.
43 doctors nationwide
Tinnitus & Meniere’s→
Ringing, ear pressure, and related inner-ear symptoms.
26 doctors nationwide
Why the Upper Neck Matters for Chronic Pain
A misalignment at the atlas and axis can throw off the alignment of the entire spine below it, contributing to pain that persists even when treated locally elsewhere.
Upper cervical care corrects the root of the problem, gently and precisely, without cracking, popping, or twisting. Every doctor in this directory has confirmed, specifically, that they treat chronic neck and back pain — this isn’t a generic category list.
Real Doctors, Not Generic Listings
Doctors Who Treat This
Every doctor below has specifically confirmed they treat this condition.
Aaron Erhardt DC
Woodbury, MN
View Profile →Aaron Skonhovd DC
Sioux Falls, SD
View Profile →Aaron Stauber DC
Santa Monica, CA
View Profile →Andrea Barrett DC
Wichita, KS
View Profile →Andrew Haug DC
Naperville, IL
View Profile →Andrew Newell DC
Austin, TX
View Profile →Andrew Shepherd DC
Bristol, RI
View Profile →Ariana DiGregorio DC
Denver, CO
View Profile →Audrey Dettmann DC
Missoula, MT
View Profile →Autumn Monteiro DC
Las Vegas, NV
View Profile →Barbara Read DC
Ames, IA
View Profile →Beth Lundby DC
Bismarck, ND
View Profile →Brandon Brock DC
Southgate, MI
View Profile →Brandon Hard DC
Newnan, GA
View Profile →Brent Owens DC
Blue Ash, OH
View Profile →Brett Lux DC
St. Louis, MO
View Profile →Casey Weerheim DC
Sioux Falls, SD
View Profile →Changwon Lee DC
Ames, IA
View Profile →Charity Steadward DC
Temecula, CA
View Profile →Charmaine Herman DC
Alpharetta, GA
View Profile →Chris Collins DC
Chattanooga, TN
View Profile →Christopher Lee DC
Roswell, GA
View Profile →Christopher Whitney DC
Savage, MN
View Profile →Coby Perkins DC
Amarillo, TX
View Profile →Connor Thelemann DC
Savage, MN
View Profile →Corey Burt DC
Beaverton, OR
View Profile →Cynthia Baker DC
Inman, SC
View Profile →Danielle Bush DC
Vadnais Heights, MN
View Profile →David Kreusch DC
Englewood, OH
View Profile →David Topping DC
Yorba Linda, CA
View Profile →David Vazquez DC
San Luis Obispo, CA
View Profile →Dennis Campbell DC
Wasco, CA
View Profile →Derek Barrett DC
Wichita, KS
View Profile →Don Blue DC
Conway, SC
View Profile →Doug Endel DC
Westerville, OH
View Profile →Douglas Paul DC
Columbus, OH
View Profile →Dustin Ingalls DC
Sioux Falls, SD
View Profile →Ed Schmit DC
Portland, IN
View Profile →Edward Corsello DC
Stratford, CT
View Profile →Emily Staples DC
Fort Wayne, IN
View Profile →Erin Bishop DC
Chattanooga, TN
View Profile →Frederick Schurger DC
Springfield, IL
View Profile →George Gertner DC
White Plains, NY
View Profile →Gerard Liboiron DC
Round Rock, TX
View Profile →Gordon Elder DC
Lancaster, CA
View Profile →Greg Goffe DC
Dayton, OH
View Profile →Isaac Reis DC
Hiawatha, IA
View Profile →Jamie Cramer DC
Troy, MI
View Profile →Janet Cuhel DC
Cedar Rapids, IA
View Profile →Jason Alder DC
McKinney, TX
View Profile →Jason Watts DC
Englewood, CO
View Profile →Jeff Gilbert DC
Urbandale, IA
View Profile →Jennifer Taylor DC
Plano, TX
View Profile →Jered Wayland DC
Cape Girardeau, MO
View Profile →John Lancaster DC
Cary, NC
View Profile →John White DC
Boiling Springs, SC
View Profile →Johnny Truong DC
Los Angeles, CA
View Profile →Jose Portela DC
Clermont, FL
View Profile →Joseph Ibe DC
San Mateo, CA
View Profile →Justin Hejny DC
Spring Lake Park, MN
View Profile →Katherine Crafton DC
Mobile, AL
View Profile →Kevin Broome DC
Anderson, SC
View Profile →Kevin Krieg DC
Missoula, MT
View Profile →Kimberli Trader DC
Appleton, WI
View Profile →Kyle Gillett DC
Redmond, OR
View Profile →Kyle Troyer DC ACP
Cedar Falls, IA
View Profile →Kyrie Kleinfelter DC
St. Charles, IL
View Profile →Lauri Webb DC
Seattle, WA
View Profile →Lisa Barry-Bennett DC
Plano, TX
View Profile →Maddy Woermer DC
Tampa, FL
View Profile →Mark Kreusch DC
Englewood, OH
View Profile →Matt Strazewski DC
Town and Country, MO
View Profile →Matthew McNally DC
Necedah, WI
View Profile →Matthew Wurgler DC
Apple Valley, MN
View Profile →Meiling Liang DC
Orange, CA
View Profile →Mercedes Cook DC
San Diego, CA
View Profile →Michael Hanselman DC
Troy, MI
View Profile →Michael Muto DC
Buffalo, NY
View Profile →Michael Thompson DC
Fort Worth, TX
View Profile →Michelle Abbamonte DC
Bozeman, MT
View Profile →Molly Tillman DC
Lincoln, NE
View Profile →Murray Galbraith DC
Temecula, CA
View Profile →Mychal Beebe DC
Portsmouth, NH
View Profile →Nate Deines DC
Sheridan, WY
View Profile →Nate Vuagniaux DC
Edwardsville, IL
View Profile →Nicholas Taylor DC
Troy, MI
View Profile →Nikolai Young DC
Portland, OR
View Profile →Noah Kaplan DC
Walnut Creek, CA
View Profile →Olivia Healey DC
Hartland, WI
View Profile →Paulina Kaminski DC
Portland, OR
View Profile →Pete Tsiglieris DC
Redwood City, CA
View Profile →Peter Fox DC
Troy, MI
View Profile →Peter Ruiz DC
Monterey, CA
View Profile →Ray Drury DC
Charlotte, NC
View Profile →Ray Rickards DC
Escondido, CA
View Profile →Rick DiGregorio DC
Denver, CO
View Profile →Robert Clarke DC
Marysville, WA
View Profile →Robert Woolery DC
Vallejo, CA
View Profile →Scott Baker DC
Inman, SC
View Profile →Scott Crawford DC
Post Falls, ID
View Profile →Scott Matz DC
Missoula, MT
View Profile →Shanna Jackson DC
Georgetown, TX
View Profile →Spencer Enga DC
Cedar Falls, IA
View Profile →Steven Keener DC
Encinitas, CA
View Profile →Susan Williams DC
Roswell, GA
View Profile →Sylvia Frierson DC
Hickory, NC
View Profile →Tabitha Liboiron DC
Round Rock, TX
View Profile →Tad Norris DC
Apple Valley, MN
View Profile →Terry McCoskey DC
Columbus, OH
View Profile →Thad Vuagniaux DC
Edwardsville, IL
View Profile →Thomas Polucki DC
Santa Clarita, CA
View Profile →Tina Gottlieb DC
Temecula, CA
View Profile →Todd Sands DC
Rochester, MN
View Profile →Tong Lor DC
Boiling Springs, SC
View Profile →Tyler Evans DC
Portsmouth, NH
View Profile →Tyler Speed DC
Dubuque, IA
View Profile →Zachary Blakeslee DC
North East, PA
View Profile →Frequently Asked Questions
How is upper cervical care different from general chiropractic for back pain?
General chiropractic often adjusts wherever pain is reported. Upper cervical care starts by correcting the top of the spine, on the reasoning that a misalignment there can throw off the alignment of everything below it, and reassesses from there.
Can this help pain that isn’t in my neck?
Some patients with lower back pain do pursue upper cervical care on the premise that spinal alignment starts at the top. Whether that’s appropriate for your specific case is something to discuss with the doctor directly.
What if I’ve already tried physical therapy?
Many patients come to upper cervical care after physical therapy, medication, or general chiropractic haven’t resolved their pain. It’s a different mechanism of care, not a replacement for those approaches.
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