Dr. Matthew K. Mortensen

12/19/2025

When we first met Sarah, she struggled to walk. (The pain was so bad!) And now she can hike without pain! (She is happy. We are happy. Success stories just make our day!) www.Lakemeadchiropractic.com

12/18/2025

Searching for the best chiropractor in Las Vegas? Dr. Matthew K. Mortensen at Lake Mead Chiropractic is your go-to doctor if you're looking for solutions. Are you suffering from neck pain, back pain, headaches, migraines, car accident injuries, sciatica, bulging or herniated discs? It's time to get back to your daily routine, pain free. Call him today at 702-255-3003.
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12/09/2025

Can decompression really help bulging and herniated discs? Anthony was skeptical. He decided to give it a try and now he feels great!
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12/03/2025

Cheryl said she was "plagued with horrible migraines" when a friend told her to come to Lake Mead Chiropractic. She is so happy that she can enjoy life again! www.lakemeadchiropractic.com

12/01/2025

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! December, here we come....
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11/25/2025

Walking shouldn't hurt. But, unfortunately, sometimes it does. Thanks to decompression, Joe can walk without pain!
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11/22/2025

We are thrilled that, "Thanks to decompression," Kathy can travel without pain! (But, obviously, not as thrilled as Kathy is!)
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11/11/2025

In a car crash? Lake Mead Chiropractic is Las Vegas's auto accident injury center. Call today to schedule your free consultation. You'll be glad you did! lakemeadchiropractic.com

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12/29/2023

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11/23/2023

11/20/2023

Your neck has a tough job. It has to hold, stabilize, and move the weight of your head every day for a lifetime. Holding up 11 pounds may not seem like a lot, but the seven bones and 20 neck muscles need to work together in perfect harmony to move your head around and keep that weight balanced. Postural changes, sudden injuries, and arthritis are a few of the primary causes of neck pain. Pain can often be traced to a problem with your neck’s muscles, bones, discs, or nerves.

If you've ever been unable to turn your head for a day or two, you know how debilitating and life-changing neck pain can be. The sharp muscle spasms that restrict your ability to move can happen when your body tries to protect a spinal joint that isn't moving correctly. Almost every bone in your neck has a pair of sliding joints towards the back called facet joints. If an adhesion forms or the joint is stuck, your body will try to compensate or work around the issue for a little while. But, over time, this compensation can cause additional challenges.

Sudden injuries, arthritis, and postural issues can all contribute to neck pain
The small sliding joints (facet joints) of your neck can become stuck and cause muscle spasms and pain
Gentle spinal adjustments combined with daily stretching can help restore the motion of your facet joints and reduce pain

Pain in your neck is your body's way of saying "pain attention"! Even if it eases up by the end of the day, it's smart to have us evaluate your motion. Movement assessments are part of our examination and provide us with incredible information about your body. By taking a proactive approach to your health today, you may be able to prevent future episodes of neck pain and stiffness.

Science Source

Intervertebral Kinematics of the Cervical Spine Before, During, and After High-Velocity Low Amplitude Manipulation.The Spine Journal. 2018

Spinal Stenosis. The Mayo Clinic. 2020

Symptomatic, Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Confirmed Cervical Disk Herniation Patients: A Comparative-Effectiveness Prospective Observational Study of 2 Age- and Sex-Matched Cohorts Treated With Either Imaging-Guided Indirect Cervical Nerve Root Injections or Spinal Manipulative Therapy. JMPT 2016

Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: a randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2012