Headache and Chiropractic: Effective Treatment for Long-Term Relief

Discover how chiropractic care is used worldwide for headache treatment, often with life-changing results. From tension headaches to migraines.

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1. Impact of headaches on life

5. Vertebral subluxation and headache

2. Benefits of Chiropractic Care

6. Our treatment approach

3. Scientific research

4. Types of headaches

Headaches can be felt on the top of the head, behind the eyes, or as a tight, band-like sensation around the head. Wherever you feel the pain, headaches significantly impact your quality of life. At Chiropractie Centraal, we enjoy treating headache patients because if the cause of your headache is in the neck, the results can be life-changing.

Impact of headaches on life

Many headaches begin in adolescence or early adulthood and persist for years. Some people "get used" to their headaches and, after being disappointed by the lack of relief, learn to live with them.

What headache patients miss:

Even people who only have a headache once a month miss out on a huge amount over their entire lifetime.

Benefits of chiropractic care

Traditional approach

For some, over-the-counter medication helps, but many still find they need to go to a dark room every few weeks or try to ignore the headache as best they can.

Treating symptoms without addressing the cause

Chiropractic approach

Chiropractic care is widely used worldwide by people with headaches, often with excellent results. We focus on the underlying cause.

Treating the cause for long-term relief

Important for Dutch patients

In the Netherlands, there are still many headache sufferers who, even after years of suffering, have never been examined by a chiropractor. A brief spinal examination by a chiropractor can give you a good idea of the likelihood of benefiting from chiropractic care.

Scientific research

Australian study 2000

Chronic headache research

90%

Fewer headache days for 22% of participants

Significant

Reduction of frequency and intensity

Daily

we see these results in our practice

Research results: The Australian study found that chiropractic significantly reduced the frequency and intensity of chronic (more than once per month) headaches. The results were so positive that 22% of participants experienced over 90% fewer headache days.

Types of Headaches That Respond to Chiropractic Care

There are many different types of headaches, and chiropractic care isn't effective for all of them. However, most common headaches and migraines respond very well to chiropractic care.

Tension headache

The most common type of headache, often related to neck tension and stress. It feels like a tight band around the head.

Migraine

Intense, often one-sided headache that may be accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound

Cervicogenic headache

Headaches caused by neck problems respond particularly well to chiropractic treatment.

Cluster headaches

Very intense headaches that occur in clusters, often around one eye. May be related to neck problems.

Vertebral subluxation and headache

The cause of many headaches

If one or more of the top three cervical vertebrae are subluxated, it can affect the nerves that exit from them. This nerve irritation can cause or worsen headaches.

C1

Atlas vertebra

C2

Axis vertebra

C3

Third cervical vertebra

Our treatment approach

Extensive research

We always begin with a thorough history and examination of the spine, paying particular attention to the upper cervical vertebrae. If necessary, we take x-rays to determine the exact position of the vertebrae.

Specific corrections

With precise, gentle adjustments, we correct vertebral subluxations in the neck. This restores normal nerve function and reduces the irritation that causes headaches.

Lifestyle advice

We provide practical advice on posture, workplace ergonomics, sleeping position and stress management to prevent recurrence of headaches.

Monitoring and maintenance

We closely monitor your progress and adjust the treatment as needed. Regular check-ups help maintain long-term results.

"If people with persistent headaches were to see a chiropractor sooner, decades of loss and pain could be prevented in a significant number of cases."

— Chiropractie Centraal

Ready to get rid of your headache?

A quick spinal checkup can give you a good idea of whether you'd benefit from chiropractic care. The exam is free and without obligation.