If you walked away from a minor accident thinking you were fine—but now you have neck stiffness, headaches, or pain when turning—this may be whiplash. Here’s why “small” crashes can still affect the upper cervical spine, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do next.

Living with both hypermobility and neck pain in Encinitas or San Diego? This post explains how extra joint motion, muscle guarding, and upper cervical mechanics can combine to create that “tight but unstable” neck—and why focusing on stability, not just stretching, can make a difference.