As a chiropractor specializing in chiropractic neurology (functional neurology), most of my patients consult me for migraines and other headaches.
Medical studies have also demonstrated the effectiveness of chiropractic care for various headaches, which are often linked to cervical problems and neck pain.
Below are the different types of headaches for which patients consult us:
A migraine can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsating sensation, usually on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
A tension headache is usually a diffuse, mild to moderate pain in the head, often described as a tight band around the head. It is the most common type of headache.
Arnold’s neuralgia (occipital neuralgia) is a condition in which the nerves that run from the top of the neck to the top of the head and forehead, called the occipital nerves, are inflamed or irritated. You might feel pain at the back of your head or at the base of your skull that travels up the head along a specific path.
Cervicogenic headaches are referred pains felt in the head originating from a source in the neck. These headaches are caused by nerve irritation in the cervical spine.
Cluster headaches, also known as vascular facial pain, are neurological disorders characterized by severe, recurring headaches on one side of the head, usually around the eye. They are often accompanied by watery eyes, nasal congestion, or swelling around the eye on the affected side.
