Does chiropractic care help with migraines?

If you deal with migraines, you’ve probably tried everything — painkillers, dark rooms, weird diet changes, maybe even essential oils (no shade). But what if part of the problem is coming from your neck, not your brain?

Chiropractic care isn’t a one-size-fits-all migraine cure. But for many people, especially those whose migraines are triggered or worsened by tension, posture issues, or spinal misalignment, it can help reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks.

Here’s how:
Migraines can be influenced by what’s happening in the upper spine and neck. Poor posture, desk strain, old injuries, or mechanical dysfunctions in the cervical spine can irritate nerves and restrict blood flow — and that can contribute to headaches and migraine symptoms. Chiropractors assess those patterns and use manual adjustments, soft tissue work, and movement rehab to address the root cause.

At YFS, we take a functional approach. If you’re getting tension-type headaches or migraines that seem tied to stress, screen time, or neck tightness, we’ll dig into that. We won’t oversell what chiropractic can do — but we will be real with you about what’s working, what’s not, and what else might be contributing (like jaw tension, sleep, or hydration).

Some patients notice results within a few sessions. Others use chiropractic as part of a bigger care plan that includes massage therapy, posture work, or even working with their family doctor.

The bottom line? If your migraines are partly mechanical, chiropractic care might be the missing piece. We’ll help you figure it out — no gimmicks, no BS, just practical care that’s all about getting your life (and your brain) back.