Frequent headaches and migraines can be debilitating conditions that significantly disrupt your daily life, affecting your ability to work, concentrate, and enjoy time with family and friends. These painful episodes often leave sufferers feeling frustrated and searching for effective relief beyond temporary pain medications. Understanding the underlying causes of your headaches is essential for developing a treatment approach that provides lasting results rather than just masking symptoms.

Many headaches originate from tension or misalignment in the neck and upper back, which affects nerve function and blood flow to the head. Poor posture, stress, jaw clenching, and muscle tension can create trigger points that refer pain to various areas of the head and face. Cervical spine dysfunction can irritate the nerves that supply the head and neck region, leading to tension headaches that feel like a tight band around your head or pressure at the base of your skull.

Relying solely on pain medications for headache management often creates a cycle of dependency without addressing the root causes. Over-the-counter and prescription medications may provide temporary relief but can lead to rebound headaches when used frequently. Additionally, many people experience unwanted side effects or find that medications become less effective over time.

At Knewtson Health Group, we have many patients who suffer from these headaches and migraines and we have many treatment options available. Most patients find relief from chiropractic care. In some cases, the neck and head are not in a good state to be adjusted, and this is where getting a gentle massage, or acupuncture could be extremely helpful. If you are not sure what service is right for you, getting adjusted could be a good place to start!