Headaches & Migraines

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

Symptoms of a headache include
  • 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
Symptoms of a migraine include:
  • 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

Active Release Techniques

Dry Needling

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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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.

Contact

https://www.google.com/maps?q=22120+midland+dr+shawnee+ks+66226 22120 Midland Dr. Shawnee, KS 66226
https://www.google.com/maps?q=15040+newton+lane+overland+park+ks+66223 15040 Newton Lane Overland Park, KS 66223
https://www.google.com/maps?q=401+nw+murray+rd+lees+summit+mo+64081 401 NW Murray Rd Lee's Summit, MO 64081
https://www.google.com/maps?q=9120+metcalf+ave+overland+park+ks+66212 9120 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS 66212
https://www.google.com/maps?q=4940+w+137th+st+suite+c+leawood+ks+66224 4940 W 137th St. Suite C Leawood, KS 66224
https://www.google.com/maps?q=505+s+hospital+dr+paola+ks+66071 505 S. Hospital Dr. Paola, KS 66071
https://www.google.com/maps?q=2113+e+kansas+city+rd+olathe+ks+66061 2113 E Kansas City Rd. Olathe, KS 66061
https://www.google.com/maps?q=5000+east+bannister+rd+suite+100+kansas+city+mo+64137 5000 East Bannister Rd. Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64137
https://www.google.com/maps?q=1860+n+church+rd+suite+b+liberty+mo+64068 1860 N. Church Rd. Suite B Liberty, MO 64068
https://www.google.com/maps?q=1800+wyandotte+201+kansas+city+mo+64108 1800 Wyandotte #201 Kansas City, MO 64108