What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a chiropractor? It’s likely that it’s the famous neck crack. Or popping something back into place. Not all chiropractic care is about cracking and popping, though. You can 100% see a chiropractor without neck adjustments. No cracking. No popping. Just gentle, effective chiropractic care that helps your body heal from the inside out.
At Twin Waves Wellness Center in Solana Beach, we practice gentle touch chiropractic care. A holistic alternative to traditional chiropractic. We don’t force the body to change. We help release tension naturally instead. We never crack. And we don’t pop. We take a softer approach — using techniques like Network Spinal Chiropractic and Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI) that safely support your neck, spine, and nervous system. It’s non-invasive. Yet just as effective — if not more so — as seeing a traditional chiropractor.
What It’s Like to See a Chiropractor Without Neck Adjustments
Curious what seeing a chiropractor without neck adjustments is like? For one, it’s gentle. Relaxing. Surprisingly powerful. A stiff neck can improve without a single crack. If you’re holding tension in your shoulders, there’s zero need for forceful manipulation. The smallest changes often create the greatest changes. Seeing a chiropractor without getting neck adjustments will change the way you think of chiropractic care. Sometimes a light touch is all it takes for your body to remember how to relax and reset.
How to Know if You’d Benefit from Chiropractic Care with No Cracking
So, how do you know if you’d benefit from a chiropractor that doesn’t crack your neck? If any of the following sound familiar, gentle chiropractic care without neck adjustments is likely a good fit:
- Sitting at a desk all day
- Experiencing regular neck pain
- Developing tech neck from constantly looking at your phone or computer
- Struggling with frequent headaches
- Consistently experiencing pain from old injuries
- Feeling nervous about traditional neck cracking
Chiropractors really don’t have to crack your neck. It’s a myth. I always remind my patients that the body already knows how to heal. As a holistic chiropractor, my role is to create the conditions that let the body heal naturally. It’s why Dr. Suzanna and I don’t pop or twist your neck. Light touches and breathwork are all it takes to encourage the nervous system to release tension. Holistic chiropractic care is different. Here’s a peek into what it entails.
Holistic Chiropractic Care with No Neck Cracking
Chiropractic wellness doesn’t always come with a crack. Holistic chiropractic can happen through a whisper. The softest touch. A focus on the breath. As holistic chiropractors, Dr. Suzanna and I believe everything is energy. And the energy your body holds can affect you more than you might think. If not addressed and released, the body holds daily stress. Past trauma. Old injuries.
Holistic chiropractic techniques like Network Spinal help you release what you’re holding onto. It involves energy healing for trauma. Neck pain isn’t always just physical. So many people carry emotional stress in their necks. Think about it. When anxious, you pull your shoulders up to your ears. Your jaw tightens. Check in with yourself right now. Relax your shoulders away from your ears. Loosen your jaw. This tension is pretty much always there. It gets stored in the body.
That’s why Network Spinal care feels different than traditional adjustments. I have so many clients tell me how much lighter they feel after a gentle adjustment. A gentle touch can unlock old stress patterns. Sometimes that release is physical. Like your neck loosening up. Other times it’s emotional. This is what clients are talking about when they say they feel lighter. Some even experience an emotional release. The only way out is through. But it doesn’t have to be forceful.
If you’ve avoided chiropractic care because you’re nervous about neck cracking, you don’t have to be. And you’re not alone. A lot of people feel the same way. The good news is there’s another option. A chiropractor without neck adjustments can still relieve neck and back pain. Reduce headaches. Improve your posture. Release stored stress. Help you let go of past trauma. Feel more connected to your body and emotions.
Network Spinal for Neck Pain
At Twin Waves Wellness, one of the main ways we support neck pain is through Network Spinal care. It’s not like traditional adjustments. Network Spinal doesn’t involve cracking. Instead, Dr. Suzanna or I apply very light touches, known as contacts, along specific points of the spine. This moves energy that’s stuck in the body. It helps rebalance the nervous system. Once this happens, your body’s natural ability to heal kicks in. This helps release stress and tension in the neck and shoulders. It creates new energetic pathways for healing. It’s a whole-body approach. That addresses mind, body, and spirit.
Neck pain isn’t always just from poor posture or stress. It’s often a combination of physical and emotional patterns your body holds onto. Network Spinal teaches your system new ways to process this tension. Over time, your body learns how to release stress on its own. This results in less tightness in your neck. You feel a greater sense of ease overall.
Many of our clients describe Network Spinal as a powerful yet calming experience. They notice their posture improves. Their breathing becomes deeper. They discover neck pain gradually releases without any cracking. No forceful adjustments needed. It’s a safe. It’s effective. And it supports long-term healing. Physical, mental, and emotional.
Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI) for Neck Relief
Alongside Network Spinal, we also use Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI) at Twin Waves Wellness. It involves touch, breathwork, and movement. Helps you connect more deeply to your mind, body, and breath. Based on the 12 Stages of Healing — created by Dr. Donald Epstein, the founder of Network Spinal — it allows you to connect to the natural rhythms of your body.
With SRI, you learn to use your breath as a tool. To release stress. To become more aware of your body. Ultimately, it helps you develop strategies for dealing with pain, anxiety, and overwhelm. It’s like pressing a button that resets the nervous system. A lot of the people we see tell us that combining Network Spinal with SRI doesn’t just help their neck. It gives them a deeper sense of calm. Makes them more resilient in daily life.
Why See a Holistic Chiropractor Without Neck Adjustments
Neck cracking isn’t always necessary. Sure, it can be helpful in certain situations. But popping your neck or spine into place isn’t always the answer. When you see a holistic chiropractor without neck adjustments, you heal from within. It’s not forced from the outside. It’s chiropractic that honors your whole being. Physical. Emotional. Energetic.
Life is too short to live with neck pain. No one should experience constant tension. Daily stress. Healing with a chiro doesn’t have to involve cracking. It can be gentle. It can be safe. And it can be deeply transformative. At Twin Waves Wellness Center, we specialize in chiropractic without neck adjustments. If you’re ready to explore a new way of chiropractic healing, come see us at our wellness center in Solana Beach. Your non-cracked neck will thank you.