Headaches can stop you in your tracks. Whether it’s the pressure behind your eyes, that throbbing at the base of your skull, or the constant tension across your forehead... it’s exhausting, distracting, and frustrating. You might be pushing through your workday, skipping social events, or snapping at loved ones, not because you want to, but because the pain is constant and draining.

Most people try the usual fixes first, painkillers, stretching, massages, even trips to the GP or physio. Sometimes these help temporarily, but often the headaches keep coming back. That’s because the root cause hasn’t been addressed. And here’s what many people don’t realize; recurring headaches are often the result of spinal misalignments, known as subluxations, that place stress on your nervous system.

At Adjusting to Health, we see this pattern every single week. Someone comes in for neck pain, upper back tension, or poor posture, and they mention headaches as a side note. What surprises them, and delights them, is that as their spine starts functioning better, their headaches start to fade without us ever needing to “treat the headache” directly.

That’s because Chiropractic care is different. We’re not chasing symptoms. We’re restoring function.

Your spine is the communication highway between your brain and your body. When the vertebrae in your neck or upper back are out of alignment, they can irritate surrounding nerves and restrict blood flow, creating the perfect storm for tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, or even migraines.

As a Chiropractor, my goal isn’t to “crack” your neck or offer a quick fix. It’s to understand what’s really going on. Through a detailed consultation, posture scan, spinal exam, and clear adjustment plan, we help your nervous system function at a higher level, which, over time, can reduce the intensity, frequency, and even the need to reach for medication.

If headaches are interrupting your life, affecting your sleep, your mood, or your ability to focus, please don’t ignore them. Your body is sending you a message.

If headaches are limiting your life, don’t ignore the signs. Let’s find out what’s really going on. You can learn more about how chiropractic can help with headaches here.

Written by Dr Pakha