Head, Neck & Spine

Most Commonly Treated Concerns

Tap a concern to see why it happens and how we treat it.

Tech Neck and Cervical Compression

Tech Neck & Cervical Compression

Burning upper-back tension, shoulder blade knots, and a heavy, tired neck.

Tension Headaches

Tension Headaches

Tight, gripping pressure that starts at the base of the skull.

Chronic Migraine

Chronic Migraine

Throbbing pain, light sensitivity, and deep pressure behind the eyes.

Mid-Back Stiffness

Mid-Back Stiffness

A locked upper spine that aches with deep breaths or twisting.

Whiplash

Whiplash

Hidden neck instability, sharp shooting pain, and limited turning.

TMJ and Lockjaw

TMJ & Lockjaw

Clicking or popping jaw, facial tightness, and teeth grinding.

Tech Neck and Cervical Compression

Tech Neck & Cervical Compression

The Flame's Communication Gate

Why it happens

Hours of forward-head posture at phones and screens flatten the neck's natural curve, compress the cervical nerves, and lock up the small muscles at the base of the skull.

Noticeable relief2–4 hrs / month
Best results5–8 hrs / month
Care cycle90 days

Doc recommends

Gentle neck mobility and breath-guided stretches restore range. Move slowly and notice where you're holding tension without realizing it.

Client story

A remote worker spending 10+ hours a day hunched over a laptop had a visibly rounded neck and near-daily shoulder blade knots. Consistent cervical mobility work over several weeks brought back a more upright resting posture and cut daily tension down to occasional flare-ups.

Composite example based on real client patterns. Individual results vary.
Tension Headaches

Tension Headaches

The Mind's Cry for Clarity

Why it happens

Stress and strain tighten the muscles around the head and neck, especially at the base of the skull, which limits blood flow and builds pressure.

Noticeable relief2–3 hrs / month
Best results5–8 hrs / month
Care cycle90 days
Suggested add-onCranio Release+$45

Doc recommends

Gentle neck and scalp work eases the pressure without overloading you. Cranio Release goes straight at the base-of-skull guarding behind most tension headaches, and many clients feel the pressure ease in the same session.

Client story

A client getting headaches four to five times a week, often bad enough to leave work early, added Cranio Release to regular sessions. Within a month, headaches became occasional and stopped disrupting the workday.

Composite example based on real client patterns. Individual results vary.
Chronic Migraine

Chronic Migraine

When Pressure Ignites

Why it happens

An overloaded nervous system, restricted circulation, and cranial tension can feed the throbbing pain and light sensitivity of a migraine.

Noticeable relief1–3 hrs / month
Best results5–6 hrs / month
Care cycle90 days
Suggested add-onCranio Release+$45

Doc recommends

Dim light, plenty of water, and slow breathing help reset an overwhelmed nervous system. Choose stillness over stimulation. Cranio Release calms the same pressure driving the migraine, and our Somatic Stress & Archetype telehealth sessions help spot recurring triggers between episodes.

Client story

A client with migraines several times a month had tried many approaches with little relief. Adding Cranio Release and tracking patterns through telehealth check-ins reduced how often they hit and helped catch early warning signs.

Composite example based on real client patterns. Individual results vary.
Mid-Back Stiffness

Mid-Back Stiffness

The Axis of Motion and Breath

Why it happens

A stiff thoracic spine limits rotation and full breathing, so it often locks up during deep breaths or twisting movements.

Noticeable relief2–4 hrs / month
Best results5–6 hrs / month
Care cycle180 days
Suggested add-onFrequency Recovery+$60

Doc recommends

Thoracic mobility drills and focused breathing unlock movement through the spine. Frequency Recovery supports the tissue between sessions, because a deep-set stiff mid-back responds best to steady, compounding work.

Client story

A desk-bound client had gotten so used to a locked, aching mid-back they stopped noticing it, until deep breathing became uncomfortable. Thoracic mobility work with Frequency Recovery restored easy breathing and rotation within a few months.

Composite example based on real client patterns. Individual results vary.

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Whiplash

Whiplash

The Body's Memory of Impact

Why it happens

Whiplash starts with a sudden impact, usually a car accident or a hard hit in contact sports. The fast back-and-forth snap strains ligaments and deep stabilizing muscles that don't always show on early imaging, leaving instability, sharp pain, and limited turning long after it feels healed.

Noticeable relief2–4 hrs / month
Best results5–8 hrs / month
Care cycle120+ days
Suggested add-onCranio Release+$45

Doc recommends

Impact injuries affect both the tissue and the nervous system, so Cranio Release helps calm the protective guarding your body holds after the hit. Timelines vary more here than anywhere else: a recent, mild injury may resolve within 120 days, while older or more severe ones take longer. If your injury is recent, get cleared by your doctor first.

Client story

A client came in months after a rear-end collision, still dealing with sharp neck pain and struggling to check their blind spot. Structural work with Cranio Release over an extended plan gradually restored turning range and eased the lingering guardedness.

Composite example based on real client patterns. Individual results vary.

Read the story: The Whiplash Echo ›

TMJ and Lockjaw

TMJ & Lockjaw

Where Tension Meets the Jaw

Why it happens

Clenching and grinding, often from stress held overnight, overworks the jaw joint and facial muscles. Over time that shows up as clicking, facial tightness, and a jaw that feels locked first thing in the morning.

Noticeable relief2–3 hrs / month
Best results5–8 hrs / month
Care cycle90 days
Suggested add-onCranio Release+$45

Doc recommends

Gentle jaw release plus awareness training helps break the clenching habit before it tightens again overnight. Cranio Release targets the facial and cranial tension directly, and our Somatic Stress & Archetype telehealth sessions can help with what's driving the clenching.

Client story

A client with morning jaw stiffness and loud clicking assumed they'd just have to live with it. Cranio Release and stress-pattern work through telehealth brought the clenching under control, and the clicking became far less frequent within a couple of months.

Composite example based on real client patterns. Individual results vary.

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About the Add-Ons

The add-ons suggested above, in plain terms. Add any of them when you book.

Gentle cranial work, similar to craniosacral therapy. Eases tension through the skull, jaw, and face to calm the nervous system. Often helpful for tension headaches, TMJ, and shallow breathing.
A private sound bath: tuned Solfeggio frequencies delivered through your bones, not just your ears, to calm the nervous system and support tissue recovery.

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