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Headaches

Recurring head pain, tension, or headaches with neck discomfort.

Understanding headaches

Headaches are not all alike. Tension-type headaches, migraine, and headaches associated with neck problems can have different patterns and require different care. New or changing headaches should not simply be attributed to posture or spinal alignment.

Symptoms you may notice

Pressure or aching around the head
Pain that occurs with neck stiffness
A recurring headache pattern
Head pain that interrupts daily activities

Why an individual evaluation matters

Sleep, stress, illness, medicines, and other factors may affect headaches. A record of frequency, duration, symptoms, and medication use can help your clinician identify the pattern. Your primary-care provider may need to evaluate persistent or changing headaches.

Where One Life’s care may fit

If neck discomfort accompanies your headaches, Dr. Jon can evaluate the musculoskeletal component and discuss whether chiropractic care is appropriate. This does not mean every headache comes from the neck. Chiropractic care does not replace evaluation or prescribed treatment for a headache disorder.

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When to seek medical care

A sudden, extremely severe headache needs emergency care. Also seek immediate care for a headache with weakness, confusion, trouble speaking, loss of vision, or fever and a stiff neck, or after a significant head injury.

This is not a complete list of warning signs. If you think you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911 rather than wait for an office appointment.

Educational information, not a diagnosis or individualized medical advice. Care recommendations and results vary. Discuss treatment risks, benefits, and alternatives with your provider.

MedlinePlus: Headache

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Questions about headaches

Are headaches and migraine the same thing?

No. Migraine is a specific neurological disorder that can include nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. A clinician can help distinguish it from other headache types.

Can chiropractic care cure headaches?

A cure cannot be promised. An examination may identify neck-related concerns that can be addressed, but your headache diagnosis and any medical treatment remain important.

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Sharp or shooting pain from the upper neck into the head.

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