Headache & Migraine Treatment in Burlington

You understand how much your everyday life can be affected by headaches and migraines that make you feel miserable, if you have to deal with them on a regular basis. No matter if you have a mild, dull pain, intense pounding or soreness in your neck and scalp, headaches can prevent you from being yourself.

Over-the-counter pain medication may give you some short-term relief from the pain, but they won’t address the underlying issue and won’t fix what is really triggering your headaches or migraines.

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective solution that will not only eliminate your headache or migraine pain but also address the root cause. In fact, studies show that regular chiropractic care is a successful treatment for some of the most frequent types of headaches, migraines, tension headaches, neck pain and more.

When you come to our Burlington clinic, we will evaluate your overall health, including the alignment and posture of your spine and neck. We will use gentle manipulation to correct the cervical structure of the spine and neck, easing pressure on nerve pathways that often cause persistent headache pain. We may also use other tools, such as massage, to ease muscle tension and enhance blood flow. Often, people with tension headaches feel relief right away after chiropractic treatment.

If you have migraines, lifestyle changes may be needed to lower their frequency and find out habitual or environmental factors that may be triggering them. For example, many of our patients discover that things like poor sleep, chronic stress, caffeine, food allergies and even certain smells can cause the start of a migraine. Removing migraine triggers, improving musculoskeletal health and adopting healthy habits like exercise and more water intake can ease migraine pain and improve overall quality of life.

Poor posture (or forward head posture) can be a common catalyst for headaches or migraines. Multiple studies have linked POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) with chronic headaches & migraines. Dr. Derek Jasek has developed an expertise in treating forward head posture, which can help with common symptoms associated with POTS. At times when we stand up, we can become faint or feel lightheaded – this is a potential symptom of POTS. Other frequent symptoms of POTS are chest pain, elevated heart rate, fatigue and more.

If you suffer from POTS and are looking for relief, Dr. Derek would love to see if he can help you. You can book a new patient appointment here. We are looking forward to seeing you in our clinic.