Head Disorders

Head Tension Is Rarely Just About the Head

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: May 12, 2026
Head Tension Is Rarely Just About the Head
Head tension is one of the most common complaints patients describe, but it is often misunderstood. Many people feel pressure across the forehead, tightness around the temples, heaviness at the base of the skull, or soreness that seems to wrap around the head like a band. Because the discomfort is felt in ...
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Migraines and Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Natural Relief

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Jan 31, 2026
Migraines and Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Natural Relief
Migraines, severe, often debilitating headaches accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances, affect over 39 million Americans, yet most sufferers don't know that upper cervical misalignment is a major contributing factor. Research published in peer-reviewed journals shows that 70-82% of migraine patients experience significant reduction in frequency, intensity, and ...
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Vertigo and Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Natural Relief for Dizziness

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Jan 10, 2026
Vertigo and Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Natural Relief for Dizziness
Vertigo, the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning, often stems from upper cervical spine dysfunction, particularly following whiplash injuries or head trauma. Upper cervical chiropractic addresses vertigo by correcting misalignments in the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae, which house critical balance and coordination centers. Research shows that 75-85% ...
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Cervicogenic Headaches: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Dec 7, 2025
Cervicogenic Headaches: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry
Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate from problems in the neck (cervical spine) but cause pain primarily in the head. Unlike migraines or tension headaches, these headaches stem from structural issues in the upper neck, particularly misalignments or irritation of the C1-C3 vertebrae and surrounding soft tissues. They typically cause ...
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Everything You Need to Know

Posted in Head Disorders Lower Extremities Upper Extremities Lumbosacral and Pelvic Neck Disorders Thoracic and Ribs
Date: Nov 21, 2025
Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Everything You Need to Know
Upper cervical chiropractic is a specialized form of chiropractic care that focuses exclusively on correcting misalignments in the top two vertebrae of the spine (C1-atlas and C2-axis). Unlike traditional chiropractic, which addresses the entire spine, this technique uses precise, gentle adjustments to restore proper alignment and nervous system function without ...
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