Headaches are one of the most common health complaints, affecting billions of people worldwide (according to World Health Organization: 40% of the population, or 3.1 billion in 2021). Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp pain, or persistent pressure, a headache can significantly impact daily life. While many people rely on over-the-counter medications for relief, chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free approach to addressing headaches at their source. But can chiropractic adjustments really help?
Types of Headaches a Chiropractor Can Help
Chiropractic care is particularly effective for a headache caused by musculoskeletal tension and misalignments in the neck and spine. These include a tension headache, a cervicogenic headache and migraine headaches.
How a Chiropractor Can Help Headaches
Chiropractic care focuses on treating underlying causes rather than just masking symptoms. At Superior Spine Care, our approach to headache relief includes:
- Spinal Adjustments – Misalignments in the cervical spine can put pressure on nerves and blood vessels, contributing to headaches. Gentle chiropractic adjustments restore proper spinal alignment, alleviating nerve interference and improving blood flow.
- Postural Corrections – Poor posture from prolonged sitting, screen use, or improper sleeping positions can lead to muscle strain and misalignments, triggering headaches. Chiropractic care includes postural assessments and corrective strategies to improve alignment and reduce stress on the neck and shoulders.
- Lifestyle and Ergonomic Advice – Many headaches stem from lifestyle habits, such as poor workstation setup, inadequate hydration, or stress. Chiropractors provide personalized recommendations to help minimize headache triggers.
What to Expect from a Chiropractor When Treating You for Headaches
At Superior Spine Care, your chiropractic treatment plan will be tailored to your specific headache type, frequency, and severity. Here’s what you can expect:
- Comprehensive Evaluation – Dr. Neil Wensink will assess your spinal alignment, muscle tension, posture, and headache triggers to determine the best course of treatment.
- Chiropractic Adjustments – Gentle spinal adjustments are performed to restore proper alignment and relieve nerve interference that may be contributing to headache frequency.
- Home Exercises & Self-Care – A personalized plan may include stretches, strengthening exercises, hydration strategies, and relaxation techniques to help prevent future headaches.
Should You See a Chiropractor for Headaches?
If you suffer from frequent headaches, tension in your neck and shoulders, or find yourself relying on pain relievers, chiropractic care may provide lasting relief. Many patients notice fewer headaches, reduced severity, and an overall improvement in well-being after treatment.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Neil Wensink at Superior Spine Care Today
If headache pain is interfering with your daily life, it’s time to find a natural, effective solution. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Neil Wensink at Superior Spine Care today to discover how chiropractic care can help you get relief from headaches and improve your overall health.
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HEALTH SERVICES AT SUPERIOR SPINE CARE:
CHIROPRACTIC
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Neil Wensink has years of training and experience in spinal adjustments and manipulation and provides advanced spinal correction combining state of the art chiropractic techniques with traditional tried and true methods. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are more effective and more comfortable than ever before.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy aids in patients’ rehabilitation by focusing on manipulating and realigning the deepest layer of muscles and connective tissue. It is the most beneficial therapy to release chronic muscle spasms. At Superior Spine Care we provide specific massage and muscular therapy tailored to meet the patient’s condition and injury. The benefits of massage therapy include increased blood circulation, reduced swelling, relaxed muscles and pain relief.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy is the treatment or management of physical disability, movement, malfunction, or pain, without the use of medicine or surgery. With many years of experience and continuing education, Chrissy employs a variety of different physical therapy modalities to personalize your treatment program with a specialty in using Myofascial Release Technique to help alleviate acute and chronic pain.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese-based approach to treating a variety of health conditions. It works by triggering different points on the skin with small, one-time use, stainless steel micro-filament needles. It is based on the idea that a blockage, or disturbance, in the body’s flow of Qi (pronounced as “chee”) can cause heath issues. Dr. Chester Dickerson, Superior Spine Care’s Licensed Acupuncturist, Therapist, inserts thin needles at specific points to help with pain relief and restore proper energy flow.
