Many recurring headaches are driven by the neck and the muscles around it. If yours start at the base of your skull or come with a stiff neck, we can help.
Understanding Headaches
Tension-type headaches and cervicogenic headaches (headaches that come from the neck) are some of the most common types, and both are closely tied to the joints and muscles of the upper neck.
The nerves of the upper neck share pathways with nerves in the head. When the top joints of the neck are stiff or the muscles around them are tight, pain can be referred up and forward, often felt behind the eyes, at the temples, or across the forehead.
Migraines are a neurological condition with their own triggers. Chiropractic care does not replace medical management for migraines, but some patients find that easing neck and upper back tension helps reduce how often or how strongly their headaches happen.
Pain that begins at the base of the skull and spreads forward
Reduced motion or tenderness in the upper neck and shoulders
A tight, pressing feeling around the head, typical of tension headaches
Headaches that build after long hours at a desk or on a phone
What We Look For
Our Approach
Headache care starts with understanding your pattern. Keeping a simple headache log before your visit is helpful. A typical plan includes:
We review your headache pattern, triggers, and medical history, and examine your neck and upper back
Gentle adjustments and soft-tissue work for the joints and muscles of the upper neck
If your headaches suggest something that needs a medical workup, we will refer you to your primary care doctor or a neurologist.
Your Safety Comes First
Most cases are not an emergency, but some symptoms need prompt medical attention. Contact your doctor right away, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if symptoms are sudden or severe, if you have:
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Your First Visit
Start with our $99 Relief & Recovery Special: a full consultation, exam, X-rays at the doctor's discretion, and one Softwave TRT or Spinal Decompression session. We serve patients from The Woodlands, Spring, Shenandoah, Conroe, and Tomball.