Headaches & Migraines

Headache and Migraine Treatment in Lubbock, TX

If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, you know how devastating they can be. They rob you of productivity, enjoyment, and quality of life — and many people accept them as simply unavoidable. But in many cases, headaches and migraines have identifiable, treatable causes. At Back 2 Health Chiropractic in Lubbock, TX, Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. takes a comprehensive approach to headache and migraine care that addresses the underlying drivers rather than simply masking pain with medication.

Types of Headaches Chiropractic Can Help

Tension-Type Headaches

The most common type of headache, tension headaches are characterized by a band-like pressure or aching around the head, often with accompanying neck stiffness and shoulder tension. They are frequently driven by muscle trigger points in the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and suboccipital muscles — all of which respond extremely well to chiropractic care and dry needling.

Cervicogenic Headaches

Cervicogenic headaches originate not in the head itself but in the structures of the cervical spine — the joints, discs, muscles, and nerves of the neck. Cervical joint dysfunction, disc disease, and nerve root irritation can all produce headache pain that is often felt at the base of the skull, behind the eye, or radiating across the forehead. Chiropractic adjustments that restore normal cervical motion are highly effective for cervicogenic headaches.

Migraines

Migraines are complex neurological events involving changes in brain chemistry and blood flow that cause severe, often debilitating headache — typically on one side, accompanied by nausea, light and sound sensitivity, and sometimes visual disturbances (aura). While migraines have a strong neurological component, research shows that cervical spine dysfunction and muscle trigger points can serve as migraine triggers for many sufferers. Chiropractic care and soft tissue therapy can reduce the frequency and severity of migraines in susceptible individuals.

Post-Traumatic Headaches

Headaches following a car accident, fall, or sports injury often have a significant spinal component. Whiplash-associated disorders frequently present with persistent headaches that respond well to chiropractic treatment of the cervical spine.

How Chiropractic Care Treats Headaches

Research published in peer-reviewed journals has consistently supported chiropractic care as an effective treatment for various headache types. Cervical chiropractic adjustments work by:

• Restoring normal motion to restricted cervical joints
• Reducing nerve irritation at the cervical spine levels most associated with headache
• Decreasing tension in the muscles and connective tissue of the neck and upper back
• Improving blood flow and lymphatic drainage in the cervical region
• Addressing forward head posture, which dramatically increases the mechanical load on the cervical spine and is a major contributor to chronic headaches

Additional Treatments for Headaches and Migraines

Dr. Chavez commonly combines cervical chiropractic care with:

• Dry needling — releasing trigger points in the suboccipitals, upper trapezius, and splenius capitis that are often the proximal drivers of cervicogenic and tension headaches
• Massage therapy — decompressing the cervical muscles and improving circulation in the neck and shoulders
• Professional stretching — restoring cervical range of motion and reducing the muscle shortening that contributes to headache patterns

Lifestyle Factors in Headache Management

Dr. Chavez also provides guidance on headache triggers and lifestyle modifications that can reduce headache frequency, including hydration, sleep hygiene, screen time management, postural correction, and stress management strategies.

Schedule Headache and Migraine Treatment in Lubbock, TX

You do not have to keep suffering through headaches. Natural, effective relief is available at Back 2 Health Chiropractic in Lubbock, TX. Call (806) 425-5973 or request your appointment online today. Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. will evaluate your cervical spine and develop a personalized care plan to reduce your headaches and improve your quality of life.