Headaches can stop your day cold. For many people, the problem starts in the neck. Tight muscles and poor alignment in the upper spine can put pressure on nearby nerves, and that pressure can show up as a headache.
At DC Family Chiropractic in Cañon City, we provide care and education for migraines and tension headaches. We look for the cause of your headaches and the habits that may trigger them. Then we build a plan to help you find relief.
This kind of care is personal for us. Dr. Buckhaults, D.C. first found chiropractic as a young wrestler, when a neck injury left him with severe headaches. Chiropractic care helped him then, and it is a big part of why he does this work today.
Headaches We Help With
Patients come to us for several kinds of head and neck pain, including:
- Migraines
Recurring, often severe headaches that can disrupt work and family life - Tension Headaches
A tight, pressing pain often linked to stress and posture - Chronic Headaches
Headaches that keep coming back week after week - Limited Neck Movement
Stiffness that makes it hard to turn your head
Our Approach to Headache Relief
The right treatment depends on what is causing your headaches. Dr. Buckhaults works to find the source, then combines several tools:
Neck Care
- Neck Alignment
Gentle adjustments to the cervical spine - Stretching
Simple stretches to loosen tight neck and shoulder muscles
Daily Habits
- Screen and Reading Posture
Help with cell phone use and reading positions - Ergonomics
Setting up your desk and workspace to reduce strain
Rest and Lifestyle
- Sleep Position
Advice on sleeping posture and pillow placement - Nutrition Counseling
Food and hydration habits that may play a role
Our care is conservative and non-invasive. The goal is to ease your headaches and help you understand what sets them off, so you can spend less time in pain and more time living your life.
Know Your Triggers: We often ask headache patients to keep a simple journal of daily activities. Tracking sleep, screen time, meals, and stress can reveal patterns that help us target your care.