Tired of Dealing with Headaches? Let’s Talk About a Different Approach

If you’ve got a bottle of painkillers in your desk drawer, your purse, and your nightstand… you’re not alone.

For many people, migraines and headaches have become a regular part of life — something they manage with over-the-counter or prescription relief.

But if the pain keeps coming back, it might be time to ask:

What’s actually causing it — and what else can you do to find relief?

A Closer Look at Headache Patterns

There’s nothing wrong with wanting quick relief. But if headaches are frequent, recurring, or getting in the way of your daily life, it’s worth exploring the bigger picture.

Headaches can be complex — and in many cases, tension, poor posture, or spinal misalignment may be contributing more than you think.

You might be experiencing:

• That tight, band-like tension around your head

• Pressure at the base of your skull or behind the eyes

• Discomfort that starts in your neck and moves upward

These patterns often point to something deeper going on — especially if your job, posture, or daily habits are putting extra stress on your spine and nervous system.

How the Spine Connects to Headaches

Most people are surprised to learn that many common headaches actually start in the neck and upper back.

When joints in the spine aren’t moving properly, or when surrounding muscles are tense, it can impact nearby nerves — leading to:

• Tension headaches

• Cervicogenic headaches

• Certain migraines linked to postural or mechanical stress

Things like looking down at your phone, working at a desk for hours, or carrying stress in your shoulders can all play a role.

How Chiropractic Care May Help

At Stallaert Chiropractic, we take a whole-body approach to headache relief.

Our goal is to understand what’s contributing to the problem — not just help you manage the discomfort. Chiropractic care may support headache relief by:

• Improving spinal alignment to reduce tension and nerve irritation

• Restoring proper joint movement and mobility

• Supporting better posture and ergonomics

• Creating space for your nervous system to function more freely

Every plan is personalized based on your history, symptoms, and goals.

What to Expect When You Visit

If you’re new to chiropractic care, here’s what your first visit might look like:

• A full consultation where we talk through your health history and current concerns

• Spinal and postural assessments to identify possible causes of discomfort

• Digital X-rays (if needed) to get a clearer picture of what’s going on

• A care plan built for you, focused on progress and long-term wellbeing

Whether you’ve been dealing with headaches for years or just started noticing a pattern — we’re here to help you figure out what’s really going on.

Final Thoughts

Recurring headaches don’t have to be your “normal.”

You deserve to feel clear-headed, focused, and in control of your health.

And sometimes, the first step is simply asking a new question about what’s causing the pain.

Let’s figure it out — together.

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Dr. Scott has been helping people in London, Ontario find natural, lasting relief from headaches, migraines, and spinal tension for over 16 years.

Ready to explore a new path forward?

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