If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us experience some form of a severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day and your life, and leave you searching for relief.

One way to seek relief is by reaching for drugs and other medications. This is fine for the short run, and can help you get out of pain fast. Unfortunately, common headache medications do not address the root cause(s), and when used over long periods of time can cause unwanted side effects.

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Understanding headache types.

There are many factors in theory that may play a key role in the root cause(s) of a headache.
These include body constitution, emotional health, excessive work,
social and exercise activities, improper diet, physical trauma and hormones. Headaches can also be diagnosed according to specific symptoms, times of occurrence, location on the body, type of pain, triggers and remedies which provide relief.

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A natural path to relief.

Gonstead chiropractic is a precise, biomechanical approach to spinal care that can be especially effective in addressing headaches that originate from spinal dysfunction, particularly in the neck and upper back. By using detailed analysis—including posture assessment, motion palpation, instrumentation, and X-ray evaluation—Gonstead chiropractors identify specific vertebral misalignments that may place stress on nerves, joints, and surrounding soft tissues. Tension and irritation in the cervical spine can contribute to common headache types such as tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches, and may also play a role in some migraines. Through targeted, hands-on adjustments, Gonstead care aims to restore proper spinal alignment, improve joint mobility, and reduce nerve irritation, which can help decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, and reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. By addressing the underlying structural causes rather than just managing symptoms, Gonstead chiropractic may provide longer-lasting headache relief and support overall nervous system function and quality of life.

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