Headaches and Migraines: Why Your Spine Might Be the Missing Piece to Relief

Chiropractic care helps address the root causes of migraines and tension headaches by improving spinal alignment and nervous system balance.

Many people prefer to avoid reaching for medication when a headache or migraine strikes, and we get it. At our Richmond chiropractic office, we take a supportive approach. Clients are often surprised to learn that chiropractic care focuses on the root cause(s) of chronic headaches and migraines, not just the symptoms. Whether you're dealing with tension headaches, cluster headaches, or migraines, your spine and nervous system may be playing a bigger role than you realize.

What’s Really Causing Your Headaches?

Many headaches originate from subtle imbalances in the spine, especially in the upper neck or upper cervical region. These misalignments or dysfunction may affect nerves, restrict blood flow, and lead to muscular tension, all of which contribute to headache symptoms.

In some cases, the triggers are postural or structural:

• Long hours at a desk or screen

• Jaw tension or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

• Previous head or neck injuries, like whiplash or concussion

• Poor sleep or chronic stress

When your spine isn’t aligned, your nervous system can become hypersensitive, and for many people, this manifests as recurring headaches or migraines.

Think Beyond the Pain:

Chronic headaches may also affect or be linked to:

• Sleep quality and circadian rhythm

• Heart rate variability and/ or sympathetic nervous system

• Hormonal balance and digestion

• Stress response and emotional regulation

If your body feels “off” and headaches are just one of the symptoms, chiropractic care may help restore harmony throughout your system.

Chiropractic Care May Help Headache & Migraine Recovery

At Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy, we provide holistic care that considers how your spine, nervous system, and lifestyle all interact. As your chiropractor in Richmond, BC, we tailor our care to help address the underlying patterns contributing to your pain.

Using specific, research-informed techniques like Gonstead, Diversified, and Activator Methods, we may help:

• Realign the neck or cervical spine to aid nerve and joint function

• Release muscular and fascial tension that may be pulling on the base of the skull

• Improve blood flow to the brain and relieve pressure

• Regulate your nervous system for better stress resilience

Whole-Body Support for Headache Relief

In addition to hands-on adjustments, our team may recommend:

• Massage therapy to release deep fascial tension

• Naturopathic care for hormonal or dietary triggers

• Postural re-education to reduce tension buildup

• Breathing exercises or gentle yoga to support nervous system calm

Find Relief, Naturally

You don’t have to suffer from chronic headaches or migraines. At Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy, we take time to understand your unique experience and craft a plan that will help facilitate real, lasting relief.

Looking for a chiropractor near you in Richmond, BC? Head over to our services page to learn more about how we can support your healing journey.

Further resources:

• Headaches (Chiros Hub): https://chiroshub.com/research/headaches/

• Chiropractic and Headaches (Chiros Hub): https://chiroshub.com/animations/chiropractic-and-headaches/

• Understanding Chronic Pain (Chiros Hub): https://chiroshub.com/animations/understanding-chronic-pain/