Neck pain is increasingly common in our screen-dominated world, with poor posture and forward head position placing enormous stress on cervical vertebrae and surrounding muscles. When nerve roots in the neck are compressed, pain, numbness, and weakness can radiate into the shoulders, arms, and hands. Dr. Cayer's gentle approach targets the source without aggressive manipulation.
Common Symptoms
Understanding the Anatomy
The cervical spine (C1-C7) houses nerves that control the arms and hands. When vertebrae misalign or discs bulge, these nerves become compressed — causing the radiating arm pain, numbness, and weakness many patients experience.
How We Treat It
Activator Instrument Adjustments
Precise, low-force corrections for delicate cervical vertebrae.
Koren Specific Technique (KST)
Full-body assessment targeting cervical misalignments at the root cause.
Applied Kinesiology
Identifies muscular imbalances contributing to cervical dysfunction.
Cold Laser Therapy
Reduces disc and joint inflammation to relieve nerve compression.
Patient Success Story
Frank D.
61 years old · Retired Teacher
The Problem
Frank had constant neck pain and tingling into both arms for almost a year. The tingling was worst in his pinky and ring fingers, making it hard to grip tools or even hold a coffee cup steady. He saw a neurologist who ran EMG and nerve conduction studies but found nothing specific. He was told it was 'age-related' and given muscle relaxants that made him drowsy.
The Outcome
Dr. Cayer identified upper cervical misalignments at C5-C6 that were pressing on nerve roots. Using the Activator instrument, he performed precise, gentle corrections. Within 4 visits, the tingling in Frank's arms was gone. Within 8 visits, he had no neck pain at all. Frank says he finally feels like himself again after nearly a year of suffering.
Before & After: Patient Progress
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F.D.
60s · 8 visits · 4 weeks
Before
Week 1 — Forward head posture, arm tingling daily
After
Week 4 — Head position normalized, tingling gone
Cervical radiculopathy resolved. Full grip strength returned.
L.M.
30s · 10 visits · 6 weeks
Before
Initial — Severe tech neck posture
After
6 weeks — Ergonomic posture fully restored
Cervicogenic headaches resolved along with arm symptoms.
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What Our Patients Say
“Since receiving chiropractic care, I am able to sit at my computer and work a full day without pain in my shoulders and neck. My energy level has increased. I am now walking 4 miles, 3 times per week. Chiropractic care has changed my life in a very positive way.”
“I had constant neck pain and tingling into both arms for almost a year. Neurology found nothing specific. Dr. Cayer identified the problem immediately — upper cervical misalignments pressing on nerve roots. Within 4 visits the tingling was gone. Within 8 visits I had no pain at all.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Dr. Cayer for Neck & Arm Pain
No manual neck twisting — only gentle instrument-based care
Full neurological assessment to rule out serious conditions
Addresses both cervical spine and posture mechanics
Experience with 'double crush' and complex nerve cases