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Headaches & Migraines in Shelby Township.

Most headaches start in the neck. Dr. Brad finds the cause and fixes it — no pills, no band-aids.

Overview

Your headaches might be a neck problem.

If you've been living with headaches — popping Advil, Excedrin, or Tylenol just to get through the day — you already know medication isn't fixing the problem. It's managing it. And that's not the same thing.

A large percentage of headaches originate from dysfunction in the cervical spine (your neck). Misalignments, muscle tension, and restricted joints in the upper neck create nerve irritation that radiates into your head. These are called cervicogenic headaches, and they respond extremely well to chiropractic care.

Dr. Brad examines your cervical spine to determine if your headaches have a structural cause. If they do, targeted adjustments can provide relief that medication never could — because he's treating the source, not the symptom.

Adult pressing temples with eyes closed — headache and migraine care at Back and Body in Shelby Township, MI
Benefits

Why chiropractic works for headaches.

Addresses the Root Cause

If your headaches originate from cervical dysfunction, chiropractic care fixes the structural problem — not just the pain signal.

No Medication Needed

Stop the cycle of popping pills. Chiropractic provides drug-free headache relief by correcting the structural cause.

Fewer Episodes Over Time

Patients often report not just less intense headaches, but fewer of them. Correcting spinal alignment has lasting effects on headache frequency.

Better Quality of Life

Chronic headaches affect everything — work, family, sleep, mood. Getting to the root cause means getting your life back.

Types We Treat

Headache types we address.

Tension HeadachesCervicogenic HeadachesMigrainesCluster HeadachesChronic Daily HeadachesOccipital NeuralgiaTMJ-Related HeadachesPost-Concussion HeadachesStress Headaches
What to Expect

Your headache evaluation.

1

History & Exam

Dr. Brad asks about your headache patterns — frequency, location, triggers, intensity. He examines your cervical spine for misalignment, restricted motion, and muscle tension.

2

Adjustment

If cervical dysfunction is contributing to your headaches, Dr. Brad performs precise, gentle adjustments to the upper cervical spine. Many patients feel relief during their first visit.

3

Honest Assessment

Dr. Brad explains what he found and whether chiropractic can help your specific headache type. If your headaches require a different approach, he will tell you — no runaround.

The Back & Body Promise

Dr. Brad treats every patient with the same philosophy: thorough diagnosis, personalized care, and real results. Your treatment plan is built around your specific condition and goals. Come when you need to. Stop when you're feeling good. You're in control of your care.

FAQ

Headache questions.

Can a chiropractor really help with headaches?
Yes. Many headaches — especially tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches — originate from dysfunction in the cervical spine. By correcting misalignments and reducing nerve interference, chiropractic care can significantly reduce or eliminate headaches.
What about migraines?
While migraines have multiple triggers, cervical dysfunction is a common contributing factor. Many migraine patients report fewer episodes and reduced severity with regular chiropractic care. Dr. Brad will be honest about what chiropractic can and cannot do for your specific situation.
How is this different from just taking medication?
Medication masks the symptom. Chiropractic addresses the structural cause. If your headaches are coming from your neck, no amount of Advil or Excedrin will fix that — it will just keep masking it while the problem persists.
How many visits until my headaches improve?
Many patients notice improvement within 2-3 visits. Some feel relief after the first adjustment. Chronic headache patients may need a series of visits. Dr. Brad will give you a straight answer based on your exam.
Done with headaches running your life?
$67 to find the cause.

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