Not all headaches come from dehydration or stress—many start in the neck. Tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches are often rooted in tight muscles, poor posture, or restricted joints. If you feel pain that starts at the base of your skull or wraps around your head, we can help address the real source of your symptoms.

Tension & Cervicogenic Headaches

  • How We Treat It

    Tension and cervicogenic headaches are often linked to the way your neck and upper back move (or don’t move). Our goal is to reduce pain at the source by improving joint mobility, calming overactive muscles, and restoring balance to your posture and movement.

    Our approach includes:

    Chiropractic Adjustments: Free up restricted joints in the neck and upper back that contribute to tension and nerve irritation.

    Soft Tissue Therapy: Release tight muscles like the traps, suboccipitals, SCM, and levator scapulae.

    Dry Needling: Target trigger points and calm overactive or referral-prone muscles.

    Shockwave Therapy: Used in chronic cases with stubborn soft tissue tension.

    Rehabilitation Exercises: Improve posture, neck stability, and upper back mobility to reduce recurrence.

    Benefits to you:

    Fewer and less intense headaches

    Improved neck mobility and posture

    Less tension through shoulders and upper traps

    Fewer medications and better long-term relief

  • Who We Help

    We help people of all ages get relief from frustrating, recurring headaches—especially when traditional approaches haven’t worked.

    Desk Workers & Students with tech neck and postural fatigue

    Busy Professionals & Parents carrying tension in the neck and shoulders

    Athletes & Lifters dealing with tight upper traps and neck strain

    Teens & Young Adults with screen-time overload

    Headache Sufferers who haven’t gotten relief from medications alone

  • What Makes Our Approach Different

    We don’t just treat the pain—we treat the pattern. Headaches caused by neck dysfunction respond best to hands-on, movement-focused care. That’s our specialty.

    Here’s what makes our care unique:

    30-minute, one-on-one appointments focused on personalized care

    Hands-on treatment for muscles, joints, and posture—not just quick adjustments

    Movement-based rehab to reduce recurrence and improve control

    Education-focused visits so you understand your triggers and how to manage them

    No cookie-cutter plans—just results-driven care that works

  • FAQs About Tension & Cervicogenic Headaches

    How do I know if my headache is coming from my neck?
    If your headache starts at the base of your skull, comes on after sitting or stress, or improves with movement or massage—it’s likely cervicogenic or tension-related.

    Will chiropractic adjustments help?
    Yes. Restoring motion to the neck and upper back can reduce pressure, tension, and referral pain linked to headaches.

    Do I need imaging or a neurologist first?
    Not usually. Most tension and cervicogenic headaches can be assessed and treated conservatively unless red flags are present.

    Can stress or posture really cause this?
    Absolutely. Long hours at a desk, poor posture, or chronic stress can all contribute to tight neck muscles and restricted motion.

    How soon will I feel relief?
    Many patients feel relief within a few visits. Long-term improvement comes from a combination of treatment and building better habits.