Headaches & Migraines

A headache generally causes pain or pressure in the head, while a migraine is a neurological condition that can cause more intense or throbbing pain. Migraines may also include nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and visual changes or aura.

Chiropractic care may help some people with certain types of headaches, particularly when neck stiffness, muscle tension, or other musculoskeletal factors are contributing. Your chiropractor will assess your neck, spine, movement, and symptoms to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you.

Triggers vary from person to person but may include stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, prolonged screen time, skipped meals, hormonal changes, certain foods, bright lights, and muscle tension around the neck and shoulders.

Seek urgent medical attention for a sudden, extremely severe headache, particularly if it is different from your usual headaches. You should also seek prompt medical care if a headache occurs after a significant head injury or is accompanied by weakness, numbness, confusion, fainting, difficulty speaking, vision loss, fever with neck stiffness, or seizures.

Take regular breaks from your screen, change positions throughout the day, keep your monitor at a comfortable height, and avoid remaining in one position for long periods. Regular movement and appropriate neck and upper-back mobility or strengthening exercises may also help reduce muscle tension.

Yes. Some types of headaches can be associated with structures in the neck and surrounding muscles. These headaches may be accompanied by neck stiffness, reduced movement, shoulder tension, or discomfort beginning around the base of the skull.