Neck pain tends to follow people home from work, from the car, from a fall, or from a night on a bad pillow. If you live in Marietta, our Smyrna office, a short drive south, can examine the neck from several angles and plan gentle care around what we find.
Dr. James Wright earned his chiropractic degree at Life University in Marietta and went on to complete a diplomate in functional neurology with the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He is not a medical doctor and does not replace an emergency visit after a significant injury.
Mayo Clinic notes that neck pain most often comes from muscle strain, worn joints, pinched nerves, or injuries like whiplash, and that it is usually not serious (Mayo Clinic, May 2026). A functional neurology exam goes a step further by asking whether eye movement, balance, or nerve function are involved when headaches or dizziness travel with the neck pain. Read the broader overview on our spinal injury and neck pain care page.
The first consultation is complimentary, visits are one-on-one, and care is private-pay.
Severe neck pain after an injury, or pain with weakness, numbness, or tingling, should be seen by a healthcare professional, according to Mayo. We screen for those signs before starting. Care can include:
A complimentary first consultation about your neck pain, how it began, and what makes it worse
Screening for red flags, with a suggestion to seek emergency care when needed
Examination of neck motion, posture, strength, sensation, and reflexes
A neurological look at eye movements and balance when dizziness or headaches come with the neck pain
Chiropractic care when it fits
Myofascial release for the neck and shoulder muscles
Exercises for neck control, posture, and mobility
Guidance on desk setup, sleep position, and daily habits, and coordination with your doctor
Reading, phone use, cooking, and sleeping all load the neck. We watch for the positions that bother you and suggest alternatives.
Mayo says whiplash is most often caused by a rear-end crash, and advises seeing a healthcare professional after an accident (Mayo Clinic, February 2024). If you were injured on a Cobb County road, bring details so we can plan around them.
We look at head and shoulder position and teach exercises designed to support better control.
We explain what we find and what we plan, and you can say no to anything.
Marietta is the Cobb County seat, with the Square and Glover Park at its center and Kennesaw Mountain just north. From the Square, Smyrna is south on Cobb Parkway or South Cobb Drive. Life University and Kennesaw State's Marietta campus are in town. Nearby places include Kennesaw, East Cobb, Acworth, and Powder Springs.
If another location suits you better, we describe care for Smyrna, Atlanta, and Sandy Springs. If headaches accompany your neck pain, see our migraine care in Marietta page.
1. Reach out: Call or book. Severe neck pain after a crash, fall, or other injury needs emergency care first.
2. Your neck story: Dr. Wright asks how the pain started, where it travels, and what imaging or treatment you have had.
3. Examination: Testing of neck motion, strength, reflexes, and sensation, plus a neurological look when headaches or dizziness are present.
4. Findings: We explain what we found and whether care here fits or another provider should see you first.
5. Care: Care may combine chiropractic care, myofascial work, and exercises, matched to your findings.
6. Review: We track pain and motion, change the plan as you improve, and talk about keeping the problem from returning.
Go for severe neck pain after an injury, sudden weakness, or loss of bowel or bladder control. When in doubt, call 911.
Conservative care is a common option, and NCCIH notes spinal manipulation's side effects are usually mild (NCCIH). We explain risks before using it.
Bring notes on how the pain started, any imaging reports you have, and a list of medicines. If an accident was involved, bring the date and any records from the doctor who saw you first.
It can. We talk through pillow height and position as part of habit guidance, within what your doctor advises.
He earned his chiropractic degree at Life University there. Our office is in Smyrna.
Call 770-767-3830 or book a complimentary consultation. The contact page has the address.
Next steps
Your symptoms are part of the story, and we'd love to help you understand the rest. Book a consult online, or give us a call and we'll walk you through it. Your initial consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to begin care.
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