The Headache That Starts in Your Neck
If you suffer from chronic headaches and notice that your neck is always stiff, you are likely dealing with a cervicogenic headache. "Cervicogenic" literally means "originating from the neck."
This happens when the top joints of your cervical spine become misaligned or stuck. This irritates the greater occipital nerves, sending pain signals up and over the top of your head, often settling right behind your eyes.
Our Structural Approach to Relief
- Correcting "Tech Neck"Forward head posture is the leading cause of this condition. We use CBP to pull the head back over the shoulders, instantly relieving the tension on the base of the skull.
- Upper Cervical AdjustingA highly specific chiropractic adjustment to the Atlas and Axis (the top two bones in the neck) restores motion and immediately takes the pressure off the irritated nerves.
- DMX EvaluationIf you were in an auto accident, we may use DMX to ensure you aren't suffering from upper cervical instability, which requires more specialized care.
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Medically Reviewed
The clinical information on this page has been reviewed and verified by Dr. Dirk Woodmansee, DC, an advanced certified Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) provider in clinical practice since 1997, with extensive experience in structural spinal rehabilitation.
Last Reviewed: September 2026 | Disclaimer
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