Headache & Migraine Chiropractor in Kansas City
90% of Americans suffer from headaches or migraines.
Headaches are often the result of tight muscles and restricted joints within the neck and upper back. Migraines can have hormonal and chemical predispositions, however they are often associated with secondary headaches. Secondary headaches cause abnormal tension within the muscles of the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back, increasing the frequency and duration of migraines.
Symptoms
- Throbbing, pounding, pulsating, intermittent or constant un-comfortability
- Generally bilateral or global (entire head) discomfort
- Pain starts in the occipital region (back of the head) and spreads around the outsides toward the frontal area
- Pain is often made worse by neck movements or sustained postures
- Decreased neck range of motion
- Sensation of a band or vise around the head; sometimes described as a painful, tight scalp
- Muscular tenderness or soreness in the soft tissues of the upper cervical spine
- Pulsating
- One-day duration
- Unilateral (one side of the head)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Disabling
Treatments for Headaches & Migraines
Treatment for headaches & migraines in Kansas City includes soft tissue therapy to the surrounding area. Research demonstrates that spinal manipulation of the neck, shoulders, head, and upper back is an effective treatment option for tension headaches. In fact, researchers at Duke University found spinal manipulation to result in almost immediate improvement for those headaches that originate in the neck.
Our Treatment Process
F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic utilizes A.R.T. and other manual therapy techniques to help lessen and relieve your headaches and migraines.
All doctors at F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic provide patient care that demonstrates the best evidence-based assessments and treatments for your musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
Possible Treatments for headaches & migraines
Check out our physical therapy service options for headaches & migraines.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Statistically, a chiropractic adjustment is one of the most effective procedures for spinal and extremity dysfunction and pain relief.
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Active Release Techniques
Our Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) in Kansas City is the leading soft tissue therapy to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
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Dry Needling
Dry Needling is the process of using a thin needle inserted into a trigger point to relieve a contraction within a muscle.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
What causes a headache?
Headaches can be a response to a variety of imbalances both musculoskeletal, hormonal, and lifestyle. Each individual experiences headaches differently. Therefore, a thorough evaluation is necessary to properly address the underlying issues that are causing your headaches and to properly treat your headache or migraine in Kansas City.
Can you help with cluster headaches?
Yes, the treatments we offer have been proven to help provide relief from cluster headaches. Each case is unique, therefore in order to ensure the effectiveness of our conservative chiropractic treatment options, a thorough evaluation is necessary with one of our Kansas City chiropractors.
Can a chiropractor help with frequent headaches?
Absolutely. We treat frequent headaches every day. We can even help provide relief after your first visit to our chiropractic clinic in Kansas City! We work to find the underlying cause and administer the leading conservative techniques on your first visit.
I'm experiencing headaches during pregnancy. Can a chiropractor help?
Yes, we approach the treatment of headaches while pregnant more holistically, as there are often underlying issues related to the changes in a woman's body such as circulation and hormonal changes.
Are you suffering from a headache or migraine?
Take a couple of minutes to tell us about your symptoms and pain areas. Prefer to chat over the phone? Call us for a free phone consultation.
Visit your local F.I.T. Chiropractor
Meet the team at any of our 10 locations: Lee’s Summit, Leawood, Liberty, Crossroads, Blue Valley, Paola, Olathe, Kansas City, Overland Park & Shawnee.
