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.

If your neck feels “fine” until the very end of turning your head, you’re not alone. End-range neck pain (like during a golf follow-through or checking blind spots) often comes from irritated joints, stiffness, or poor motion sequencing—not just “tight muscles.” Here’s what it can mean and what to do.

Not all dizziness is “inner ear.” If spinning hits when you roll in bed, it may be BPPV. If dizziness shows up with neck pain, stiffness, or after whiplash, it could be cervicogenic dizziness. Here’s how to tell the difference—and what to do next in North County San Diego.

Looking for an upper cervical chiropractor in San Diego? This post explains how Upper Cervical Chiropractic Encinitas provides gentle, imaging-guided care for neck pain, headaches, and dizziness for patients from across San Diego County.

Neck pain often involves more than tight muscles. Learn how changes in cervical curvature, joint mechanics, and proprioception can contribute — and how gentle, evidence-based care can help.