Headaches & Migraines Relief in Colorado Springs

Understanding Your Pain

When patients come to Freedom Chiropractic with headaches or migraines, we help them understand that while these conditions are common, they aren’t normal. A headache is your body’s way of signaling that something else needs attention.

Headaches may stem from tension in the muscles at the base of your skull, temporal areas, sinus issues, or eye problems. They’re often related to poor posture or prolonged screen time. Underlying structural misalignments, particularly in the upper cervical spine (C1 & C2), are frequently overlooked contributors.

Migraines share similar causes but present with more severe symptoms: extreme pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, vomiting, and the need to retreat to a dark, quiet room—significantly impacting your quality of life.

Our Comprehensive Approach

At Freedom Chiropractic, we know there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for headache pain. Our approach includes:

1. Thorough Consultation: We discuss your history, triggers, and previously helpful strategies to guide our examination.
2. Focused X-rays: We examine the upper cervical area and natural neck curvature. Loss of this lordotic curve creates chronic tension leading to headaches and migraines.
3. Personalized Treatment: Based on your examination and X-rays, we develop a custom care plan that may include manual adjustments, Activator®, or ArthroStim® techniques for neurologically-based adjustments.

Our goal isn’t temporary relief but long-lasting results by addressing the root causes of your pain.

Beyond Chiropractic: Self-Care Strategies

Here are four effective ways to prevent headaches and migraines:

• Prioritize Hydration: We recommend electrolytes, not just water, as dehydration commonly triggers headaches.
• Improve Sleep Quality: Inadequate sleep leads to neurological fatigue, often resulting in headaches or migraines.
• Regular Stretching: Release chronically tense muscles while strengthening weak ones to prevent fatigue-induced headaches.
• Correct Structural Issues: We provide exercises to restore your neck’s natural curvature, reducing nervous system stress and symptoms.

For desk workers, we offer ergonomic advice and a simple practice: Set a timer every 20-30 minutes to take a break. Stand up, pull your ears back over your shoulders, draw your shoulder blades down, and focus on something in the distance for 30 seconds before returning to work.

Your Journey to Relief

While we’ve helped many patients reduce or eliminate their headaches and migraines, lasting relief requires commitment. Identifying triggers and making necessary lifestyle changes are essential parts of your healing journey.

The underlying problems causing your pain may have existed for years without symptoms, gradually building until your body could no longer compensate. Remember, symptoms are your body’s way of communicating that something deeper needs attention.

Headaches & Migraines Relief Colorado Springs CO | (719) 533-0303