Understanding Headaches & Migraines

Headaches and migraines can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Many people reach for pain medication, but that often only provides temporary relief.

At North West Chiropractic, we look for the underlying causes of your headaches — whether they stem from neck tension, posture, stress, or spinal misalignment — and provide natural, hands-on care to help you feel better and prevent them from returning.

Common Types & Causes of Headaches

Our chiropractors frequently help patients with:

• Tension headaches — tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, or jaw

• Cervicogenic headaches — caused by poor posture or restricted neck joints

• Migraines — often triggered by stress, hormonal changes, certain foods, or lack of sleep

• Referred pain — from neck or upper back dysfunction

• Work or screen-related headaches — from long hours at a desk or device

By identifying what’s driving your pain, we can tailor a treatment plan specific to your body.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Gentle chiropractic adjustments can restore movement in the neck and spine, reduce pressure on nerves, and improve blood flow — all of which may help decrease the frequency and intensity of headaches.

Chiropractic care can:

• Reduce tension and muscle tightness

• Improve posture and spinal alignment

• Relieve pressure that contributes to headaches and migraines

• Support better mobility and stress relief

We often complement adjustments with soft tissue techniques, stretches, and ergonomic advice to keep your results lasting.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

During your first visit, we’ll discuss your health history, lifestyle, and headache patterns to understand what’s really causing your symptoms.

After a thorough assessment, we’ll explain our findings and recommend a plan to help reduce your pain naturally — often without the need for ongoing medication.

Learn more about your first visit → [Your First Visit]

When to Seek Help

If you’re getting headaches more than once a week, waking with neck stiffness, or relying on painkillers frequently, it’s time to get checked. Chiropractic care offers a safe, drug-free way to manage and prevent headaches long-term.

Book an Appointment

Find lasting relief from headaches and migraines with professional chiropractic care in St Albans.

Book online, text or call 0450 830 955 to schedule your appointment at North West Chiropractic, 306 Station Road, St Albans VIC 3021.