If you’ve ever had a headache that made it hard to think, focus, or even function, you know how quickly it can derail your day. While pain relievers might dull the discomfort for a while, they don’t address why you’re getting headaches in the first place.
At Elwart Family Chiropractic, we focus on finding—and fixing—the root cause, not just masking symptoms.
Four Common Types of Headaches We See in Our Office
1. Tension Headaches
The most common type, often caused by tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, or scalp. They typically feel like a dull, aching pressure around the head.
2. Migraine Headaches
More than just “bad headaches,” migraines can cause throbbing pain, nausea, light sensitivity, and can last for hours—or even days.
3. Cervicogenic Headaches
These start in the neck but are felt in the head. Often caused by spinal misalignments or joint dysfunction in the cervical spine.
4. Cluster Headaches
Intense headaches that occur in cyclical patterns, usually on one side of the head, and often around the eye. They can be excruciating and disrupt daily life.
How We Find the Source of Your Headache
1. Digital Motion X-Rays
Instead of just taking still images, we use digital motion X-rays to view your neck in four different positions—flexion, extension, and side bending left and right. This lets us see how each vertebra moves and helps us pinpoint exactly where pressure or misalignment may be triggering your headaches.
2. Spinal Examination
We assess posture, range of motion, muscle tension, and nerve function to see how your spine and nervous system are performing.
Corrective Care—Not Just Covering Up the Pain
Painkillers might silence the alarm, but they don’t put out the fire. Once we identify the underlying problem, we create a corrective care plan to:
- Realign the spine and improve mobility
- Take pressure off irritated nerves
- Reduce inflammation and muscle tension
- Support long-term spinal health to prevent future headaches
Our goal is to fix what’s actually causing the pain so you can get lasting relief without relying on medications that only mask symptoms.
Take the First Step Toward Headache Relief
If headaches have become part of your “normal,” it’s time to break that cycle. At Elwart Family Chiropractic, we’ve helped countless patients in Clinton Township get to the bottom of their headaches and get their lives back.
Elwart Family Chiropractic
42958 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038
Call: 586-741-5782 to schedule your headache evaluation today.
