Headaches & Migraines
Are recurring headaches making it difficult to work, concentrate, sleep, or enjoy your day? You may also experience neck tension, throbbing pain, light sensitivity, nausea, or pressure that begins near the base of your skull.
For patients in Clemmons and Winston-Salem, head pain may have several contributors. Restricted movement, muscle tension, poor posture, or an irritated neck nerve may play a role.
That is why Dr. Adam Williams and our team at Optimal Health Chiropractic take the time to identify those contributing factors and provide safe, non-invasive care designed to reduce discomfort and help you feel your best.
Head Pain Disrupting Your Day?
Enjoy More Clear, Comfortable Days
Choose a convenient time to meet with our team. We’ll review your headache patterns, posture, neck movement, and possible physical triggers to determine which non-invasive care options may be appropriate.
Types Of Headaches & Migraines We Help
Not every headache has the same cause or responds to the same treatment. Understanding where your pain begins, how it feels, and what tends to trigger it helps us determine whether a neck or musculoskeletal problem may be involved.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches often feel like pressure or a tight band around the forehead, temples, or back of the head. They may be connected to tight muscles, stress, prolonged computer use, and poor posture.
Sinus Headaches
By contrast, sinus headaches can cause pressure or aching around the forehead, cheeks, eyes, and bridge of the nose, often along with nasal congestion. These symptoms may signal a sinus infection or another medical condition. We help determine whether care for accompanying neck tension is appropriate or whether you need a medical evaluation.
Cervicogenic Headaches
In some cases, these headaches begin with a problem in the neck but are felt in the head. Pain may start near the base of the skull and travel toward the forehead, temple, or area behind one eye. Moving your neck may make the discomfort worse.
Other Headache Patterns We Evaluate
Migraines
Migraines frequently cause throbbing or pulsing pain, often on one side of the head. They may also cause nausea and sensitivity to light, sound, or smells. Chiropractic care does not cure migraines, but addressing neck tension, restricted movement, and other physical triggers may help some patients better manage their attacks.
Cluster Headaches
In contrast, cluster headaches cause severe pain on one side of the head, commonly around or behind one eye, and may occur repeatedly over a period of days or weeks. Tearing, eye redness, or nasal congestion can accompany an attack. These intense headache patterns should be evaluated by a medical provider so you receive the appropriate diagnosis and care.
Post-Traumatic Headaches
Headaches can also begin after an auto accident, fall, sports injury, or whiplash. These injuries can strain the neck, irritate cervical joints, and create muscle tension around the base of the skull.
Natural, Non-Surgical Relief For Recurring Head Pain
Our chiropractors don’t simply focus on where your head hurts. We evaluate your neck movement, posture, muscle tension, previous injuries, and the patterns that make your symptoms better or worse.
If your examination shows that the neck and surrounding tissues are contributing to your headaches, your care may include:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Restricted joints in the neck and upper back can place stress on surrounding muscles and nerves. Gentle chiropractic adjustments help restore movement, reduce mechanical tension, and improve cervical function. This may be especially helpful for tension and cervicogenic headaches connected to neck stiffness or poor posture.
Tight and inflamed muscles around the neck and shoulders can contribute to pain that travels into the head. MLS Laser Therapy uses targeted light energy to help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and relax irritated soft tissues without injections or medication.
Long-term tension and previous injuries can leave the muscles and connective tissues around the neck sensitive and painful. SoftWave Therapy stimulates blood flow and the body’s natural repair response within these targeted tissues to support healing and reduce persistent discomfort.
At our Clemmons office, we base your care on the type of headaches you experience and what we find during your evaluation. This allows us to recommend treatment for your specific needs instead of providing the same approach to every patient.
Common Causes and Triggers of Headaches
Headaches and migraines can have several possible causes, and more than one factor may be involved. Recognizing your personal triggers can help you reduce how often the pain interferes with your life.
Common contributing factors include:
- Restricted movement in the neck or upper back
- Tight muscles around the neck and shoulders
- Poor posture while working or using a phone
- Stress and muscle tension
- Previous whiplash or head and neck injuries
- Inadequate sleep
- Dehydration or skipped meals
- Bright lights, loud sounds, or strong smells
- Hormonal changes
- Certain foods or beverages
If your headaches are accompanied by stiffness or pain when turning your head, an underlying neck condition may be contributing to the problem. Head pain that began after a collision may also be connected to a whiplash injury, even if the accident happened weeks or months ago.
A sudden, extremely severe headache or one accompanied by confusion, fainting, difficulty speaking, vision changes, fever, seizures, or weakness on one side requires immediate medical attention.
Enjoy More Days Without Head Pain
Over time, recurring headaches can control your schedule, reduce your productivity, and keep you from spending time with the people you care about. If tension or dysfunction in your neck is contributing to the problem, natural chiropractic care may help you find meaningful relief.
Our team can evaluate the factors behind your pain and recommend a plan to help you feel better, live better, and get back to enjoying your day.
Call us today to schedule your appointment.