Headaches & Migraines Chiropractor in San Francisco
Headaches and migraines can interfere with work, sleep, exercise, focus, and daily life. While many people rely on medication for temporary relief, recurring headaches often have underlying musculoskeletal, postural, or nerve-related contributors that should be properly evaluated.
At Lock Chiropractic in San Francisco, we provide personalized chiropractic care for patients experiencing headaches, migraines, neck tension, and related symptoms. Our goal is to identify possible contributing factors, improve spinal and soft tissue function, and help reduce irritation that may be associated with recurring head and neck pain.
Common Types of Headaches We See
Headaches can come from many different causes. Some are related to tension, posture, stress, jaw tension, neck stiffness, or irritation of the joints and soft tissues in the cervical spine.
We commonly help patients with headaches associated with:
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Tension headaches
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Cervicogenic headaches
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Neck-related headaches
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Poor posture and “tech neck”
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Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back
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Stress-related muscle tightness
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Jaw tension and TMJ-related discomfort
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Whiplash and auto accident injuries
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Sports and gym-related strain
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Migraines with neck pain or muscle tension
How Neck Problems Can Contribute to Headaches
The joints, muscles, and nerves of the neck can play an important role in certain types of headaches. Stiffness in the upper cervical spine, tight suboccipital muscles, poor posture, and limited neck motion may contribute to pain that radiates into the head, temples, forehead, or behind the eyes.
Many patients with headaches also notice symptoms such as neck tightness, shoulder tension, reduced range of motion, sensitivity at the base of the skull, or headaches that worsen after long periods of sitting, computer work, driving, or stress.
Chiropractic care may help address these mechanical contributors by improving mobility, reducing muscle tension, and supporting better movement patterns.
Chiropractic Care for Headaches and Migraines
Treatment at Lock Chiropractic is customized based on your symptoms, history, exam findings, and goals. Depending on your condition, care may include:
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Neck and upper back mobility work
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Postural and ergonomic recommendations
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Corrective exercises and mobility work
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Home care guidance
Our approach focuses on helping restore normal function to the neck and upper back while reducing unnecessary stress on the surrounding muscles, joints, and nerves.
When to Seek Care
You should consider an evaluation if your headaches are recurring, worsening, associated with neck stiffness, triggered by posture or activity, or interfering with your daily life.
Seek urgent medical care immediately if you experience a sudden severe headache, headache after trauma, fever, confusion, vision changes, weakness, numbness, dizziness, difficulty speaking, or any unusual neurological symptoms.
Headache and Migraine Care in San Francisco
Lock Chiropractic provides headache and migraine-related chiropractic care for patients in San Francisco, including the Sunset District, Outer Sunset, Inner Sunset, Parkside, Richmond District, and surrounding Bay Area communities.
If headaches, migraines, or neck tension are affecting your quality of life, our office can help evaluate possible contributing factors and create a treatment plan based on your specific condition.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are looking for headahce and migraine treatment in San Francisco, our office can help evaluate your symptoms and recommend a personalized treatment plan to help you move and feel better. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and personalized treatment plan.