Headaches & Migraines

Headaches aren’t “normal”—they’re your body’s way of saying something’s off. For many people, the drivers are structural. When neck and jaw mechanics slip out of balance from posture, stress, or past injuries, irritated nerves and tight muscles can refer pain to the head and create repeat episodes. Instead of masking symptoms, we start by finding the root cause. At Form & Function Chiropractic, that means a thorough evaluation and gentle, precise adjustments that restore motion (especially in the upper cervical spine), calm the nervous system, and set you up for lasting relief. When your body moves the way it’s designed to, you think clearer, sleep better, and stop bracing for the next flare.

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Common drivers

Neck joint dysfunction (upper cervical), poor posture, jaw tension, trigger points, eye strain, dehydration, and stress-related muscle guarding.

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Chiropractic-first plan

• Adjustments (focus: upper cervical C0–C3): Gentle, precise corrections to restore motion and reduce nerve irritation that can refer pain to the head.
• Physiotherapy: Posture retraining, cervical traction/mobilization, breathing mechanics, heat/cold contrast.
• Targeted Exercises: Chin tucks, deep neck flexor activation, scapular setting, doorway pectoral stretch, thoracic extension drills.
• Laser Therapy (low-level): To calm inflamed tissues and modulate pain.
• Muscle Work: Suboccipital release, TMJ/temporal muscle relaxation, upper trapezius/levator/scapulae trigger-point work.

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What to expect

• Relief phase (1–3 weeks): Reduce frequency and intensity of headaches.
• Stabilization (3–6 weeks): Build endurance of postural muscles; expand pain-free activities.
• Resilience (ongoing): Stress/load management, regular movement and hydration habits.

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Home care

Hydration, blue-light breaks (20-20-20 rule), sleep routine, magnesium-rich foods, gentle morning mobility.