Headaches: Understanding the Root Cause and How Chiropractic Can Help
If you suffer from headaches, you know how disruptive they can be to your daily life. From dull, nagging tension to sharp, pulsating pain, headaches come in many forms—and they often go far deeper than simply needing a glass of water or a quiet room. At Be Amazing Chiropractic, we see many patients who are tired of managing their symptoms and want to finally understand what’s causing them.
Whether you're dealing with tension headaches, migraine headaches, or cluster headaches, there’s a common thread in many cases: the neck and nervous system. Let’s explore how chiropractic and Quantum Neurology can provide long-term solutions instead of short-term fixes.
What Are Headaches, Really?
A headache is your body's alarm system. It tells you something isn’t quite right. While medications might quiet the alarm, they rarely fix what’s triggering it. That’s where our job begins.
There are over 150 types of headaches, but the majority of chronic or recurring cases fall into a few primary categories:
Tension headaches:
Most common, usually from muscular tension and spinal restriction.
Migraine headaches:
Often vascular and neurological in origin, frequently linked with aura or nausea.
Cluster headaches:
Extremely painful, cyclical, and often misdiagnosed.
Regardless of the label, many headaches are connected by a shared anatomical region: the upper cervical spine. This area houses delicate nerves that influence blood flow, muscle tone, and pain perception.
The Neck-Headache Connection
When the upper neck is misaligned or not moving properly, it can lead to:
This is why a thorough neurological and spinal examination is essential for anyone suffering from chronic headaches. At Be Amazing Chiropractic, we combine advanced chiropractic techniques with Quantum Neurology to address the underlying neurological dysfunction.
How Chiropractic Helps Headache Sufferers
Chiropractic care isn’t just about cracking your neck. It’s about restoring proper joint mobility, calming down nervous system overactivity, and allowing your body to heal naturally.
At Be Amazing Chiropractic, we:
Perform detailed spinal assessments
Use MyoVision scans to evaluate stress and muscle tone
Incorporate gentle, specific adjustments to the cervical spine
Provide lifestyle and posture advice to support long-term results
Many of our patients report a noticeable reduction in headache frequency and intensity after just a few visits.
How Quantum Neurology Enhances Results
Quantum Neurology is a cutting-edge technique that uses nerve-specific muscle testing and light therapy to retrain and strengthen your nervous system. It’s like physical therapy for your nerves.
This technique is especially powerful for:
Migraines triggered by sensory or neurological dysfunction
Cluster headaches linked with autonomic imbalance
Tension headaches from chronic stress and muscle fatigue
By re-patterning weak or stressed neural pathways, we help your brain and body work together more efficiently—reducing the likelihood of recurring headaches.
What to Expect at Be Amazing Chiropractic
We don’t offer cookie-cutter care. Every person is unique, which is why we offer our 2-Visit New Patient Introductory Package to discover exactly what’s going on in your system.
Visit 1:
Full consultation and history
Comprehensive spinal, postural, and neurological exam
MyoVision scan (if needed)
Visit 2:
Personalised Report of Findings
First chiropractic adjustment (if clinically appropriate)
Your recommended plan of action
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube
TikTok