Dr Lance Whorton

Dr Lance Whorton Hundreds pain-free. You're next. PT + Pastor | 30+ yrs headache & TMJ Lance has been a physical therapist for over thirty years.

His passion is alleviating head neck and TMJ pain. Lance uses his advanced certifications in both Manual Therapy and Dry Needling to provide pain relief in a unique fashion that often provides quicker relief than more traditional therapies. In 2000, Lance finished his master’s thesis on the treatment of cervicogenic headaches with manual therapy. This paper was published in the peer-reviewed inter

national recognized Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. He has spoken both nationally and internationally on topics related physical therapy, headaches and pain relief. Lance is also a 2010 graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the planting pastor of Encompass Church in Navarre, Florida. He and his wife, Laurie, enjoy serving in the Navarre area through various community outreach vents. In their spare time they enjoy fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding at Navarre Beach. Lance Whorton, SPT, MTC, CMTPT/DN, MDiv

09/05/2026

“Just strengthen your neck” is common advice — but the wrong dose at the wrong stage can make headaches worse, not better. Here's a composite case of what that looked like and what actually turned it around. Share this with someone who gets a headache when they workout.

09/04/2026

Not every neck headache needs the same fix. Mobility, endurance, and nervous-system sensitivity are three different problems with three different starting points — and mixing them up is why some people stretch for months with no change. Comment DRIVER and I'll send you the headache-pattern quiz.

09/03/2026

Chin tucks are supposed to help — but if you're gritting your teeth or shrugging your shoulders through them, they can backfire. Here's a smaller, gentler version that actually trains the right muscles without the extra bracing. Save this for later.

09/03/2026
09/02/2026

A quick, low-risk way to check whether your neck is talking to your headache. Try the three movements in the video — go slow, and stop if anything worsens. Comment Finally and take my free quiz to find out where your headache is coming from.

09/01/2026

So many headaches get labeled by where they hurt worst — but where they start is often the more useful clue. If yours begins at the base of your skull and climbs forward, you're not alone. Comment below and tell me where yours starts.

08/31/2026

A clean MRI doesn't mean your neck is off the hook — and a finding on a scan doesn't automatically mean it's the cause. Imaging and movement answer two different questions. This week I'm breaking down how neck-driven headaches actually get identified — follow along.

08/29/2026

Your limits are not proof of weak faith. Rest can be a faithful response—a way of receiving God’s care instead of trying to earn your worth through constant productivity. Pray. Seek wise care. Receive rest.

Share this with someone who needs hope without shame. Matthew 11:28.

08/28/2026

Pain at the base of your skull: muscle or joint?
✅ Tender to touch? Try the gentle muscle stretch.
✅ Stiff with rotation? Try the towel-assisted SNAG.
✅ Then retest and see what changed.

This doesn’t diagnose the problem, but it can offer a clue about what your body responds to.

Comment FINALLY and I’ll send you my headache-pattern quiz.

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