Headache Treatment in Granite City
From pounding pain to the sensation of your head compressed in a vice, frequent headaches do more than hurt. They disrupt your focus, cut your day short, and make it hard to be present at work or at home. When you’re reaching for pain relievers more days than not, it’s time to look at what’s causing them.
When Headaches Start in the Neck and Spine
Many headaches that feel like a head problem actually start lower. Cervicogenic headaches originate in the cervical spine, where restricted joints and tight muscles refer pain upward into the skull, temples, or behind the eyes. Tension headaches follow a similar pattern, building from sustained muscle contraction in the neck and upper back. In both cases, the pain shows up in your head, but the source is structural, and that’s where treatment needs to start.
What Tends to Trigger Them
Headaches can be driven by a wide range of factors, and for many patients, several are present at once:
- Cervical joint restriction or misalignment
- Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back
- Poor posture, especially forward head carriage
- Stress and disrupted sleep
- Jaw tension or TMJ dysfunction
How Regenerative Health & Chiropractic, LTD Can Help
Headache care at the practice starts with a full exam and digital X-rays to identify any spinal contributors. From there, a custom plan may include chiropractic adjustments to restore cervical joint motion, acupuncture or dry needling to release muscle tension, and laser therapy to reduce inflammation in the surrounding soft tissue.
Because chiropractors and a physician assistant work together under one roof, patients have access to a broader range of options than a single-provider office can offer.
Find Out What’s Actually Behind Your Headaches
You don’t have to just manage headaches. Contact us today to schedule a new patient appointment and find out what’s actually behind them.