Even Minor Neck Misalignment Can Trigger Migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you know they’re more than “just a headache.” They can disrupt your daily life with intense pain, nausea, light sensitivity, and even visual disturbances. At Stinson Chiropractic Center, we understand how frustrating and debilitating migraines can be—and we also know that lasting relief often starts where most people least expect it: the neck.
The Neck–Migraine Connection
Your neck plays a critical role in your nervous system. At the base of the skull, your cervical spine houses and protects the spinal cord, which connects your brain to the rest of your body. When the vertebrae in your neck become misaligned—a condition known as subluxation—they can put pressure on nearby nerves, restrict blood flow, and interfere with the normal communication between your brain and body.
For some people, this misalignment is enough to trigger migraines or intensify existing symptoms.
How Does a Neck Misalignment Happen?
Neck misalignments can be caused by a variety of everyday factors, including poor posture (especially from looking down at screens), stress, whiplash injuries, repetitive movements, or even sleeping in an awkward position. Over time, these small misalignments can lead to tension in the muscles around the base of the skull, inflammation in surrounding tissues, and irritation of the nerves that affect head and neck function.
This buildup of tension and nerve interference can become a powerful migraine trigger.
What Chiropractic Care Can Do
At Stinson Chiropractic Center, we use gentle, precise chiropractic adjustments to correct misalignments in the cervical spine. By restoring proper alignment, we help relieve pressure on the nerves, improve blood flow, and reduce muscle tension—key contributors to migraines.
Many of our patients report fewer migraines, shorter durations, and less severe symptoms after beginning regular chiropractic care. For some, adjustments have even helped eliminate migraines altogether.
We also focus on posture correction, ergonomic guidance, and stress management techniques to help reduce the likelihood of future episodes. Our approach is natural, drug-free, and designed to treat the root of the problem, not just mask the symptoms.
Don’t Let Migraines Control Your Life
If you’ve tried medication, rest, and other treatments with little to no relief, chiropractic care might be the missing piece in your migraine management plan. At Stinson Chiropractic Center, we take the time to assess your spinal health, listen to your history, and create a personalized care plan that targets the source of your migraines—not just the symptoms.
