How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Common Headaches
The Connection Between the Neck and Headaches
When motion is lost in the upper cervical spine, several things can happen:
Blood flow to the head and neck can become limited.
Muscles at the base of the skull may overwork to stabilize the area.
Nerves that communicate between the brain, neck, and shoulders may become irritated.
The result is a pattern of neck tension, stiffness, and pain that can easily develop into recurring headaches — especially during times of stress or long hours at a desk.
Common Types of Headaches Chiropractic Can Help
While not all headaches are structural, many have a strong musculoskeletal component. Here are a few of the most common types we see at Champagne Chiropractic:
1. Tension Headaches
These are the most frequent type, often caused by tight muscles and restricted motion in the neck and shoulders. They typically feel like pressure around the head or behind the eyes. Chiropractic adjustments, combined with mobility work, can help relieve that built-up tension and restore natural movement.
2. Cervicogenic Headaches
These headaches originate from the neck itself — specifically from joints and soft tissues in the upper cervical spine. Pain often starts on one side of the neck and moves upward toward the eye or temple. By improving joint motion at the occiput and atlas, chiropractic care can reduce the mechanical stress causing these headaches.
3. Posture-Related Headaches
With more people spending hours in front of computers and phones, we’re seeing more headaches caused by poor posture. Forward head posture increases tension through the upper neck and base of the skull. Chiropractic adjustments and postural retraining can help rebalance these forces and relieve symptoms.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
At Champagne Chiropractic, we start with a comprehensive Discovery Exam to assess how your body moves as a whole. When we identify restrictions in the upper cervical spine, we use gentle, specific adjustments to restore normal motion.
These adjustments help:
Reduce tension in surrounding muscles
Improve blood flow to the head and neck
Decrease pressure on irritated nerves
Support better posture and mobility
As your body begins to move more freely, many patients notice their headaches become less frequent and less intense — and, in some cases, disappear entirely.
Beyond Pain Relief: Restoring Function
Our goal isn’t just to relieve pain; it’s to help your body function better overall. By improving communication between your spine and nervous system, chiropractic care supports better balance, focus, and overall well-being.
If you’ve been relying on medication to mask your headaches or tension, it might be time to explore a more lasting solution — one that starts by restoring how your spine moves and functions.
Ready to Address the Root Cause of Your Headaches?
If you’re experiencing neck stiffness, tension around your head, or recurring headaches, chiropractic care may help uncover and correct what’s contributing to your discomfort. Head over to our New Patient webpage for details on how to get started with personalized chiropractic care with Champagne Chiropractic.
