Neck Pain Care in Everett

Your neck pain is trying to tell you something. Pain is just a symptom. Dr. Carter helps you discover what’s really going wrong—and how to fix it for good.

Beyond Temporary Relief

You’ve probably tried everything for your neck pain—stretching, massage, pain relievers, maybe even other chiropractors. The pain goes away for a while, but then it comes back. Sound familiar? That’s because most treatments focus on the symptom instead of the underlying problem.

Dr. Carter takes a fundamentally different approach at Brain Based Chiropractic Center. He doesn’t just treat your neck pain—he identifies the spinal dysfunction and neurological interference causing it in the first place. Think of your nervous system as the master control center for your entire body. When something disrupts that system in your neck, the effects ripple out far beyond just pain. Your digestion might suffer, your sleep quality declines, or your blood pressure becomes harder to manage. True healing means restoring proper nervous system function, not just making you comfortable enough to ignore the problem.

How We Find the Real Problem

Your journey to lasting relief starts with understanding exactly what’s happening in your body. Dr. Carter conducts a comprehensive evaluation that includes posture assessment, specialized chiropractic tests, careful palpation of your spine, and X-rays when appropriate. These aren’t just routine checks—they’re detective work to uncover the root cause of your condition.

Here’s something important to understand: your neck pain is actually the last thing that showed up. Long before you felt that first twinge, your body was compensating for dysfunction. By the time pain appears, the problem has usually been there for weeks, months, or even years. That’s why we measure progress through objective findings like heart rate variability, range of motion, and neurological function—not just by whether you feel better.

The Torque Release Technique Difference

Dr. Carter uses Torque Release Technique (TRT), a specific and gentle approach that’s light-years away from aggressive twisting and cracking. TRT works with your nervous system to help your body heal itself from the inside out. Many patients are surprised by how gentle the adjustments feel—yet how powerful the results are.

The beauty of this technique is that it addresses the neurological component of your condition, not just the mechanical aspects. Your spine isn’t just a stack of bones that need to be “put back in place.” It’s a sophisticated structure protecting your spinal cord and nerve roots—the communication highway between your brain and every cell in your body. When we restore proper function to this system, your body’s own healing ability takes over.

What to Expect on Your Healing Journey

Here’s the truth about healing neck pain properly: pain relief is just the beginning, not the end goal. Most people make the mistake of stopping care as soon as they feel better. But remember—pain was the last thing to show up, which means it’s often the first thing to disappear. The real healing is happening deeper in your nervous system.

Dr. Carter will recommend ergonomic changes for your workspace, specific stretches you can do at home, and lifestyle modifications to support your recovery. You’ll receive regular re-evaluations to track objective improvements in your nervous system function, posture, and overall health. Some patients notice their digestion improves, they sleep better, or they have more energy—benefits that go well beyond just having less neck pain. That’s what happens when you address the root cause instead of just covering up symptoms.

Your Neck Deserves Better

If you’re tired of temporary fixes and ready for lasting change, you’re in the right place. Dr. Carter brings a depth of knowledge gained from working at the prestigious Avario Health Institute, where he helped patients with complex conditions from around the world. That level of expertise is now available right here in Everett to guide you through your healing journey.

The question isn’t whether your neck pain will go away—it’s whether you’ll address what’s causing it before it leads to bigger problems. Chronic neck dysfunction doesn’t just affect your neck. Over time, it can contribute to headaches, shoulder problems, reduced mobility, and progressive degeneration. The good news? You have the power to change that trajectory starting today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from regular chiropractic adjustments?

Torque Release Technique is incredibly gentle and specific, targeting the neurological component of your condition rather than just moving joints around. Many patients who’ve had negative experiences with forceful adjustments find TRT to be a completely different—and far more comfortable—experience.

How long will it take to feel better?

Many patients notice improvements within the first few visits, but remember—feeling better is just the beginning. True healing typically takes longer and varies based on how long you’ve had the problem and how much damage has occurred. Dr. Carter will give you a realistic timeline after your initial evaluation.

Can neck pain cause other health problems?

Absolutely. Because your neck houses nerves that control so many body functions, dysfunction there can contribute to headaches, arm numbness, digestive issues, sleep problems, and even affect your blood pressure. This is why addressing the nervous system component is so important.

Will I need X-rays?

In many cases, yes. X-rays help Dr. Carter see exactly what’s happening with your spinal structure and identify issues that can’t be detected through examination alone. However, we only take X-rays when clinically necessary.

What if my neck pain is from bad posture?

Poor posture is often a symptom of underlying dysfunction rather than the cause itself. While we’ll definitely address your posture with specific recommendations and exercises, we’ll also work to restore the proper nervous system function that allows your body to maintain good posture naturally.

Schedule Your Appointment

Ready to discover what’s really causing your neck pain—and fix it for good? Call Brain Based Chiropractic Center today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Carter. Let’s start your journey from pain to true healing.