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Dr. Abe Nasser examining a patient's neck

Stiff neck that won't loosen up?

Neck Pain Chiropractor in Deerfield Beach, FL

Chiropractic evaluation for neck pain, stiffness, and limited motion — whether it built up from posture and tension or started after a car accident.

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“Dr. Abe is a very dedicated, committed, and knowledgeable professional. He helped me a lot with my pain after my car accident.”

–Sheila Pimentel
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Understanding Neck Pain

Neck pain ranges from astiff morning to somethingworth a real evaluation.

A stiff neck is tightness or restricted motion anywhere from the base of the skull to the top of the shoulders, most often from muscle tension tied to posture, stress, or sleep position — sometimes with pain or tightness that spreads into the shoulder or upper back. A car accident is a different kind of evaluation: if your neck pain started after a collision, Florida gives you 14 days for initial services and care under Florida PIP, with coverage depending on policy terms, and accident-related neck pain may involve whiplash or something structural in the cervical spine. Either way, an evaluation helps determine the likely source and appropriate next step.

Understand Neck Pain
Illustration of the cervical spine highlighting the cervical nerves, muscle strain/spasm, and neck pain pathway into the shoulder

Common Causes

  • Poor sleep posture
  • Prolonged screen time ("tech neck")
  • Stress-related muscle tension
  • Degenerative joint changes
  • Whiplash from a rear-end collision
  • Car accidents and sudden impact

Types

Everyday causes

Cervical muscle strain

The most common type — tension from posture, stress, or sleep position. Responds well to adjustment and soft-tissue work.

Cervical stenosis

Narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck, often age-related — more common with age but can be aggravated by trauma.

From an accident

Post-traumatic neck pain

Neck pain following a collision or sudden impact — often delayed in onset, sometimes accompanied by headaches or restricted motion that builds over the days after

Cervical herniated disc

A disc in the neck pressing on a nerve root, which can happen from the force of a collision — may cause pain radiating into the shoulder or arm.

Facet joint syndrome

Joint inflammation from impact or wear — a common source of persistent neck pain after a collision that doesn't resolve on its own.

A Better Way to Recover

Why struggle to a clinic while you're in pain?

Dr. Abe Nasser builds the plan around your recovery — including home visits when they're the right fit.

Travel

Align the SpineIn-home visits, when eligible
Traditional ClinicYou drive in pain

Availability

Align the SpinePriority Scheduling
Traditional ClinicWait list 2-3 weeks

Comfort

Align the SpineYour living Room
Traditional ClinicClinical Waiting Room

Home visits are offered based on your case and location — we'll confirm eligibility when you call.

How we treat

Treatment focused on the source, not the symptom.

Myofascial release and trigger point therapy with the Graston tool

Myofascial Release/Trigger Point


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Tension from posture, stress, or sleep position tends to build up as tight knots in the neck and shoulders. The Graston tool breaks up that muscle tightness — similar to a deep massage, but targeted to the specific spots holding tension.

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Dr. Abe performing a chiropractic adjustment

Adjustment


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Everyday stiffness often comes from small fixations in the neck's vertebrae — segments that aren't moving the way they should. Adjustments restore that motion, which is usually what turns a stiff neck into a fully mobile one again.

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Spinal traction and decompression therapy

Traction/Decompression


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For selected neck-pain cases involving a disc or joint concern, controlled traction may reduce pressure between vertebrae. The evaluation determines whether it is appropriate.

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Dr. Abe providing chiropractic care at a patient's home

Home Visit Care


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For neck pain bad enough that turning your head to drive is uncomfortable, we bring the exam and treatment to you instead of asking you to make the trip.

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What it feels like

More than just a stiff morning

Morning stiffness

Tight and hard to turn first thing, loosening up as the day goes on.

Learn more about Morning stiffness

Tech neck ache

A dull, nagging strain at the base of the skull after hours at a desk or on a phone.

Learn more about Tech neck ache

Radiating tension

Tightness that spreads into the shoulders and upper back, not just the neck itself.

Learn more about Radiating tension

Sharp or sudden pain

A specific movement or angle that triggers a sharp catch, often a sign it's more structural.

Learn more about Sharp or sudden pain
Dr. Abe treating a patient's neck and shoulder

See a doctor promptly if you notice:

Cervical spine x-ray in a dark blue gradient

Was this from an accident?

Neck pain after a crash needs documentation, not just rest

A sudden impact can strain the muscles and ligaments supporting the cervical spine, and symptoms may appear later. Florida PIP generally requires initial services and care within 14 days of a motor vehicle accident.

Coverage and payment depend on your policy, eligibility, medical necessity, and the circumstances of your claim.

When did the accident happen?

Enter a date to estimate the general 14-day initial-care timing period. This is not a coverage determination.

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Patient success

Dr. Abe is a very dedicated, committed, and knowledgeable professional. He helped me a lot with my pain after my car accident.

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“Very professional had great therapy here I would definitely recommend to anyone with knee and back pain. Dr. Abe is very helpful and I would definitely come back again for more treatment”

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“I contacted Dr. Nasser after being in so much pain. He litterely responded right away and saw me the next day. I left there feeling so much better and pain free. I Will most definitely recommend him and be back soon.”

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Dr. Abe Nasser
Deerfield Beach, Florida

THE DOCTOR BEHIND YOUR CARE

Dr. Abe Nasser

Dr. Abe Nasser is the chiropractor behind Align the Spine Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Deerfield Beach. He has worked with patients across Broward and Palm Beach counties, including athletes, older adults, and people navigating post-surgical or pregnancy-related needs.

Understanding the spine

Point to where it hurts

Select a highlighted region on the diagram to see what might be causing your pain.

What we treat

Common accident injuries we treat

See our full car accident care page
Whiplash treatment

Whiplash

Neck strain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion from sudden impact.

Whiplash Treatment
Lower back pain treatment

Lower Back Pain

Structural alignment to address lumbar spine compression and muscular spasms from rear-end collisions.

Back Pain Treatment
Herniated disc treatment

Herniated Disc

Specialized decompression techniques to relieve pressure on nerves from disc displacement.

Spinal Decompression
Shoulder and extremity treatment

Shoulder & Extremity

Treatment for seatbelt-related shoulder trauma and joint injuries in the arms and legs.

Accident Care Overview
Headache treatment

Headaches

Upper cervical adjustments to alleviate post-traumatic headaches and tension.

Headache Treatment
Soft tissue treatment

Soft tissue

Myofascial release for deep muscle bruising and ligament strain throughout the body.

Soft Tissue Therapy

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Patient resources

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about neck pain

Yes — the muscles and nerves in your neck connect directly into the shoulders and upper back, so referred pain and stiffness in that area is common with both acute and chronic neck pain.