Most people think neck pain is only about tight muscles or stiff joints. However, modern research suggests something deeper may also be happening. Your neck plays an important role in how your brain understands movement, balance, posture, and body position. Scientists call this “sensorimotor control.” It is the vital communication system between your muscles, joints, nervous system, eyes, and brain. A new 2026 randomized controlled trial published in Chiropractic & Manual The