Headaches/ Migraines Treated in Howell, MI
Tired of headaches controlling your day? At Family Chiropractic in Howell, MI , Dr. Adam Fasick looks for the cause of your headaches and migraines and uses gentle, drug-free chiropractic care to help reduce how often they happen and how much they hurt.
Headaches Are More Common Than You Think
Nine out of ten Americans say they suffer from headaches. Some people get them occasionally, while others deal with frequent or constant headaches that are painful enough to cause nausea and disrupt work and family life. About 95% of headaches are tension, migraine or cluster headaches. These aren’t caused by disease but by something in the body that isn’t working or sitting correctly, often in the neck and upper back.
Types of Headaches We Help
- Tension headaches: a dull, band-like pressure often linked to tight neck and shoulder muscles, stress and poor posture
- Cervicogenic headaches: pain that starts in the joints of the neck and refers into the head
- Migraines: intense, often one-sided throbbing pain that may come with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound
- Occipital neuralgia: sharp pain at the base of the skull
- Post-injury headaches: headaches after whiplash from an auto accident or a sports injury
Common Headache Triggers
Headaches are often triggered by misalignment in the upper neck, muscle tension, long hours at a computer or phone, poor sleep posture, stress, dehydration and certain foods. Identifying your triggers is an important part of reducing how often headaches occur.
How Chiropractic Care Relieves Headaches
Dr. Adam Fasick examines your neck, upper back, posture and history to find what’s driving your headaches. Gentle adjustments with the Sigma Instrument or Activator Method restore proper alignment and motion in the neck, reducing nerve irritation and muscle tension. Your plan may also include massage therapy for tight muscles, PEMF, posture exercises and lifestyle advice on ergonomics, sleep, stress and nutrition.
Many patients find that their headaches become less frequent and less intense with care, often reducing their reliance on pain medication.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Seek immediate medical attention for a sudden, severe “worst ever” headache, or a headache with fever, stiff neck, confusion, vision loss, weakness or after a head injury.
Headache & Migraine FAQs
Can a chiropractor help with headaches?
Yes. Many headaches start in the neck and upper back, and chiropractic care can relieve the tension and misalignment that trigger them.
Can chiropractic care help migraines?
Many migraine sufferers find that chiropractic care reduces how often their migraines occur and how intense they are.
What causes tension headaches?
Tension headaches are often caused by tight neck and shoulder muscles, poor posture, stress and long hours at screens.
Will I need to take less medication?
Many patients find they rely less on pain medication as their headaches improve. Always talk with your physician before changing medications.
How quickly will my headaches improve?
Some patients notice relief after a few visits, while chronic headaches may take longer. Dr. Adam will track your progress.
Can poor posture cause headaches?
Yes. Forward head posture from phones and computers strains the neck muscles and joints, a common headache trigger.
When is a headache an emergency?
Seek emergency care for a sudden severe headache or one with fever, stiff neck, confusion, weakness, vision loss or after a head injury.
Take Back Your Days From Headaches
Find natural relief from headaches and migraines. Call Family Chiropractic at (517) 376-6836 or request an appointment in Howell, MI .