Headache Relief
We help Hillsdale patients whose headaches come with a stiff neck, screen time, or a base-of-the-skull ache that medicine only covers up.
The Headaches We See Most Often
A lot of headache patients have already tried resting in a dark room and taking something from the cabinet. The pain still comes back, often in the afternoon, after driving, or when the neck has been tight for days. The ache may sit behind the eyes, across the forehead, or at the base of the skull.
That pattern is often a neck and upper-back problem expressing itself as a headache. It is one of the most common reasons people in Hillsdale come to Knapp Chiropractic Center.
Who This Is For
- Headaches that start at the base of the skull or with neck stiffness
- Tension across the forehead or temples after work or driving
- Headaches that show up with screen time or a slumped desk posture
- Headaches after a stiff night of sleep or a minor strain
- Migraine attacks that also come with a painful, restricted neck
- Headaches that keep returning after the medicine wears off
How We Approach Headaches
We start by listening to the pattern and examining the neck and upper back. Not every headache belongs in a chiropractic office. A sudden severe headache, a headache with neurologic changes, or a headache after a significant head injury needs medical evaluation. We will tell you if that is the situation.
When the exam shows a mechanical problem, care usually includes:
- Neck and upper-back adjustments to restore motion in the joints that refer pain into the head.
- Attention to posture and the work setup when the headache tracks with a desk, a phone, or a long drive.
- Red light therapy when the muscles at the base of the skull and across the shoulders are part of the flare.
If the neck itself is the louder complaint, the neck pain page goes into that care in more detail.
Local Care, Without a Runaround
We see patients from Hillsdale, Jonesville, Reading, Camden, and Pittsford. We are at 1384 Vera Dr. in Hillsdale. Most insurance plans are accepted, and cash-pay visits are welcome. Same-day appointments are often available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you treat every kind of headache?
No. Many of the headaches we help are tied to the neck and upper back. If the pattern sounds like a medical problem that chiropractic care will not address, we will say so.
Can an adjustment help a migraine?
Some patients with migraine also have a neck problem that makes the attacks worse. We evaluate that. We do not claim to cure migraine.
What should I tell you at the first visit?
Where the pain starts, how long it lasts, what you have already tried, and whether you have visual changes, a new severe headache, or headaches after a head injury.
Find Out Whether Your Headache Starts in the Neck
Bring the story of the headache with you. We will examine the neck and upper back and tell you if this kind of care makes sense.