Neck pain care in Torrance
A stiff, aching neck can make it hard to turn your head, drive, sleep or focus at work. Dr. Roozbeh Sahrai, D.C., QME, offers gentle, low-force care and explains what’s causing your pain.
- Gentle, low-force adjustments
- Same-day visits often available
- Every step explained
Get medical care right away if your neck pain follows a serious fall or crash, or comes with a fever and stiff neck, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, trouble walking or keeping your balance, or loss of bladder or bowel control.
What causes neck pain?
Most neck pain comes from strained muscles, irritated joints or wear and tear, and it often gets better with time and conservative care.
When a nerve in the neck is irritated, pain can travel into the shoulder, arm or hand, sometimes with numbness or tingling. This is often called a pinched nerve.
Common causes
Understanding what’s behind your pain shapes how we treat it.
Whiplash
A car accident or fall snaps the head back and forth, straining muscles and ligaments.
Screen time and posture
Hours of looking down at a phone or computer strain the neck and upper back.
Sleeping position
An awkward position or the wrong pillow can leave you stiff in the morning.
Muscle tension and stress
Stress, lifting and carrying heavy bags tighten the neck and shoulder muscles.
Disc problems
A bulging or herniated disc can press on a nerve and cause pain down the arm.
Arthritis and wear
Age-related changes in the joints and discs, more common after 50.
How we treat it
- Gentle, low-force Activator adjustments, with no twisting of the neck
- Manual adjustments only when appropriate and comfortable for you
- Myofascial release, cupping and massage for tight neck and shoulder muscles
- Stretching and strengthening exercises for your neck and upper back
- Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and low-level (cold) laser therapy
- Advice on posture, pillows and your workstation
Dr. Sahrai asks new patients for three visits to see if he can help. If there’s little or no improvement, he recommends imaging or refers you to a pain management or orthopedic doctor.
From our patients
“I can’t begin to explain how much I LOVE this place definitely recommend to anyone who is having any type of back and or neck pain!!”
“I injured my low & mid back weight lifting and I had been dealing with shoulder tendinitis for years. … Dr. Sahrai was extraordinary and detailed oriented, he explained everything and truly cared about how I felt and my way of life.”
“Dr. Sahrai is very gentle and patient. His adjustments are not aggressive like traditional chiropractic. He’s very precise and you can feel the difference right away.”
Excerpts from real Google and Yelp reviews.
Neck pain questions
Is it safe to have my neck adjusted?
Serious problems are rare. Dr. Sahrai reviews your health history and examines you first. He often uses the Activator Method, a low-force technique with no twisting of the neck, and uses manual adjustments only when appropriate.
Should I use heat or ice?
For a new strain, ice for 15 to 20 minutes at a time can help in the first day or two. For stiffness and tight muscles, heat often feels better. Ask at your visit what fits your situation.
Do I need an X-ray or MRI?
Usually not at the start. Dr. Sahrai will refer you for imaging if your exam or your progress calls for it, or after a serious injury.
When is neck pain an emergency?
Get medical care right away for neck pain after a serious fall or crash, or with a fever and stiff neck, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, trouble walking or keeping your balance, or loss of bladder or bowel control.
Neck pain slowing you down? Text us today.
4305 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90503
Monday to Friday 9 AM–6 PM, Saturday 9 AM–4 PM
Serving Torrance and the South Bay, including Redondo Beach, Gardena, Carson, San Pedro and Palos Verdes.
Also see: Headaches, Car accident injury care and Workers’ comp