Why a Stiff Neck Won’t Quit: Here's How Gentle Care Can Change That

Dr. Bronwyn Hunt using gentle adjustments to ease neck stiffness and promote natural movement.

Waking up with a stiff neck can throw off your whole day, and for some people it becomes a regular struggle. At Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy in Richmond, BC, we help people move from restriction and discomfort into lasting relief by addressing the deeper causes of neck tension.

Why Is My Neck So Stiff?

A stiff neck quite often isn’t just about “sleeping funny.” It’s often a sign of:

• Spinal dysfunction / misalignment or joint restriction

• Muscle guarding due to stress or poor posture

• Old injuries that haven’t fully healed

• Nervous system tension or overload

When your neck is dysfunctional, even slightly, it can reduce blood flow, irritate nerves, and signal surrounding muscles to tighten up for protection.

The Ripple Effect of a Stiff Neck

A chronically stiff neck may also affect:

• Shoulder and jaw tension

• Headaches or migraines

• Concentration and energy

• Sleep quality

If your stiffness keeps coming back, it’s time to look beyond stretching and painkillers.

How Chiropractic Care Helps

As your chiropractor in Richmond, BC, we focus on restoring natural function and mobility to the neck and surrounding structures. Our techniques include gentle, specific adjustments and soft tissue support to:

• Release restrictions in the cervical spine

• Improve posture and joint function and movement

• Relieve fascial and muscular tension and nerve compression

• Rebalance the nervous system to reduce guarding

Additional Support May Include:

• Specific Massage Therapy for neck, jaw and shoulders

• Ergonomic advice and posture correction

• Naturopathic care for inflammation or stress

• Mobility routines to retrain movement

Let’s Get You Moving Again

If a stiff neck is affecting your daily life, we’re here to help. Visit our services page to learn how a chiropractor near you in Richmond, BC can support your function, mobility and comfort.

Further resources:

• Impact of Neck Pain (Chiros Hub): https://chiroshub.com/animations/impact-of-neck-pain/

• Pain is our Alarm System (Chiros Hub): https://chiroshub.com/animations/pain-is-our-alarm-system/

• Chiropractic Helps Posture: https://chiroshub.com/animations/the-benefits-of-chiropractic-care/chiropractic-helps-posture/