Headache & Migraine Care in Acworth, GA
Frequent headaches can make it difficult to concentrate, work, exercise, sleep, and enjoy your normal routine. For some people, headaches may occur along with neck pain, muscle tension, stiffness, or other musculoskeletal symptoms.
At Lake City Chiropractic, we evaluate patients in Acworth, GA who are experiencing headaches along with problems involving the neck and musculoskeletal system. Our doctors will take the time to understand your symptoms and determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate.
Understanding Headaches and Migraines
There are many different types of headaches, and they do not all have the same cause.
Some headaches can be associated with tension in the neck and surrounding muscles. Others may be related to migraines or medical conditions that require a different type of care.
That is why it is important to understand your symptoms rather than assuming every headache can be treated the same way.
Headache Symptoms Can Vary
Depending on the type of headache, symptoms may include:
- Pressure or aching
- Pain around the head or temples
- Pain that begins around the neck or base of the skull
- Neck stiffness
- Muscle tension
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Nausea
- Throbbing or pulsing pain
- Difficulty concentrating
Migraines can involve symptoms beyond head pain and should be properly evaluated, particularly when symptoms are new, severe, or changing.
How Can the Neck Be Related to Headaches?
Looking at the Connection Between the Neck and Head
The muscles and joints of the neck can sometimes contribute to certain types of headaches.
If your headaches occur along with neck stiffness, limited neck movement, or muscle tension, a musculoskeletal evaluation may help determine whether these areas are contributing to your symptoms.
Chiropractic care does not treat every type or cause of headache. Our doctors will evaluate your symptoms to determine whether the type of care available at our office may be appropriate.
Treatment Options
When a musculoskeletal problem appears to be contributing to your headaches, treatment recommendations may include:
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care may focus on joint mobility and musculoskeletal problems involving the neck and upper back.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy may help address movement, strength, mobility, and muscle function when appropriate.
Spinal Decompression
Specific exercises may be recommended to address mobility, strength, and movement patterns based on your evaluation.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
We will ask about the location and frequency of your headaches, when they started, other symptoms you experience, and whether neck movement or certain activities seem to affect them.
Our doctors will perform an examination based on your symptoms. If chiropractic or musculoskeletal care appears appropriate, we can discuss treatment options.
If your symptoms suggest that another type of medical evaluation is needed, we will recommend that you seek appropriate care.
When Should You Seek Immediate Medical Care for a Headache?
Certain headache symptoms should not be treated as a routine musculoskeletal problem.
Seek prompt medical attention for a sudden and unusually severe headache, a headache following significant head trauma, or a headache accompanied by symptoms such as confusion, fainting, severe weakness, difficulty speaking, fever with neck stiffness, or sudden changes in vision.
Why Choose Lake City Chiropractic?
We do not assume every headache has the same cause.
Our doctors will listen to what you are experiencing and evaluate whether problems involving your neck or musculoskeletal system may be contributing to your symptoms. If our care is appropriate, we will recommend a plan based on your individual findings.
Conditions Treated
Working Hours
Mon: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thu: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Headache & Migraine Care in Acworth, GA
If recurring headaches are affecting your daily life and you are also experiencing neck pain, stiffness, or other musculoskeletal symptoms, schedule an evaluation at Lake City Chiropractic.