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.

Living with neck pain in Encinitas? In this post I break down how gentle, precise upper cervical chiropractic looks beyond tight muscles to correct the top of the neck, support your nervous system, and help your neck finally relax.

The Blair Upper Cervical Technique is a gentle, precise chiropractic approach focused on the atlas and axis at the top of the neck. This post explains how Blair differs from traditional chiropractic, why imaging matters, and how upper cervical care supports posture, balance, and long-term stability.