Headache Relief Home Program

Not all headaches start in your head. A large number of the headaches we see in the office, especially the tension-type headaches that build over the course of a day, actually start with a problem in the neck.

At Wunderlich Chiropractic, our exam looks at the neck and upper back alongside your headache pattern, so we can tell you whether that connection applies to you before we ever recommend a plan.

• A band-like pressure or tightness around the head

• Pain concentrated at the base of the skull or back of the head

• Headaches that build as the workday goes on

• Jaw or upper shoulder tension alongside the headache

• Headaches that seem tied to certain neck positions or long periods at a screen

This page focuses mainly on tension and neck-related (cervicogenic) headaches, since that's what we're best equipped to help with. Common contributors include:

• Forward head posture from phones and computer work

• Restricted movement in the joints at the top of the neck

• Muscle tension in the neck, jaw, and shoulders

• Poor sleep posture

• Stress

Migraines are a different, more complex condition, and we want to be upfront about that. If your headaches involve aura, severe one-sided pain, nausea, or sensitivity to light and sound, we can still check for neck-related contributing factors, but we'll work alongside your physician rather than positioning chiropractic care as a replacement for migraine management.

Your visit starts with a full consultation, exam, and digital X-rays, checking specifically how well the joints at the top of your neck move and whether posture is playing a role.

From there, care often includes adjustments focused on the upper neck, posture correction, and, when the X-rays show a loss of the neck's natural curve, the Denneroll cervical orthotic.

We'll also give you practical changes for screen time and sleep posture, since those often matter as much as anything done in the office.

New patients start with our $49 exam: a full consultation, hands-on exam, and digital X-rays. No obligation, just answers.

We'll tell you plainly whether your headaches look neck-related and whether chiropractic care is likely to help before you commit to anything.

Can chiropractic care really help headaches?

For headaches driven by neck tension or restricted movement in the upper neck, many patients see real improvement. Our exam helps determine whether that's what's driving yours.

What's the difference between a tension headache and a migraine?

Tension headaches typically feel like a band of pressure and build gradually, often tied to posture or muscle tension. Migraines are a distinct neurological condition that can include aura, nausea, and severe one-sided pain, and usually need medical management alongside any chiropractic care.

How fast will I feel relief?

It depends on how long the pattern has been present. Some patients notice a difference within a few visits; longstanding postural issues typically take longer to resolve.

Can sitting at a computer all day really cause headaches?

Yes. Prolonged forward head posture puts ongoing strain on the muscles and joints of the neck, which is one of the most common headache triggers we see.

Do you treat migraines?

We can evaluate whether neck-related factors are contributing to your migraines, but we recommend managing migraines in partnership with your physician rather than through chiropractic care alone.