Headaches & Migraines
Headache & Migraine Relief
Get to the driver behind your headaches — not just the next dose.
What is Headaches & Migraines?
Headache and migraine care at Big Mountain Chiropractic focuses on the upper-cervical joints, muscle tension, and nervous-system patterns that drive recurring head pain. Dr. Kanyon Smith uses precise, exam-based adjustments and soft-tissue therapy to reduce how often your headaches show up and how hard they hit — so you stop planning your week around whether one is coming.
— Reviewed by Dr. Kanyon Smith, DC
Benefits
- Addresses the neck and nerve drivers, not just the symptoms
- Drug-free — no rebound-headache risk
- Reduces frequency and intensity for most patients
- Care plan built around your specific headache pattern
- Coordinates with your primary care or neurologist when appropriate
Conditions we treat
- Tension-type headaches
- Migraines with or without aura
- Cervicogenic (neck-driven) headaches
- Post-concussion or post-whiplash headaches
- Headaches tied to screen time, posture, or jaw tension
How It Works
Your headaches & migraines program, step by step.
01
Headache history & exam
Dr. Smith maps your headache pattern, triggers, and prior workup, then performs a targeted upper-cervical and neurological exam.
02
Imaging review (when indicated)
Review of any prior imaging, or referral for new imaging if the exam suggests it's needed.
03
Targeted adjustments & soft-tissue care
Precise upper-cervical adjustments and muscle work aimed at the joints and tissues driving your pattern.
04
Progress checks & lifestyle inputs
We track frequency, intensity, and duration between visits, and layer in posture, sleep, and hydration strategies that support the plan.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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