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Condition

Headaches & Migraines

Relief That Doesn't Come From a Pill Bottle

Neurologically-focused care targeting the spinal misalignments that trigger tension headaches and debilitating migraines.

Dr. Logan Swaim delivers a Torque Release adjustment to an adult patient.

Understanding Headaches & Migraines

What It Is & Why It Happens

Chronic headaches and migraines almost always have a structural component. Upper cervical misalignment can compress nerves and restrict blood flow to the head, triggering headaches that feel random but are actually driven by a consistent mechanical cause.

Our approach begins with a neurological evaluation to identify upper cervical nervous system stress. From there, we build a corrective care plan focused on the upper cervical spine using gentle Torque Release Technique adjustments — no twisting, no popping.

Many of our headache patients see significant frequency and severity reduction within 4-8 weeks. For patients with migraines that have been unresponsive to medication, this root-cause approach is often the first thing that actually helps.

Common Symptoms

Signs You Might Be Dealing With Headaches & Migraines

  • Frequent tension headaches
  • Migraines that interrupt daily life
  • Pain that starts at the base of the skull
  • Sensitivity to light, sound, or smell
  • Dizziness or nausea with headaches
  • Pain radiating from neck to head

How We Help

Our Treatment Approach

  • neurological evaluation upper cervical nerve scans
  • Torque Release Technique adjustments to the upper cervical spine
  • Trigger identification and lifestyle coaching
  • Red light therapy for inflammation reduction
  • Regular progress tracking over 8-12 weeks

Related Symptoms

Symptoms Often Linked to Headaches & Migraines

The Nervous System Map

What headaches & migraines connects to

Headaches & Migraines is rarely an isolated problem — it's tied into specific spinal regions and body systems we map in the office. Click any to see the deeper picture.

Body systems

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — and the research backs it up. Studies have shown upper cervical chiropractic care can significantly reduce migraine frequency and severity. In many cases, our patients report going from multiple migraines per week to one per month or less.

Care for headaches & migraines

Inside the plan.

The tools we reach for when someone walks in with headaches & migraines — scans first, targeted care after. Here's a glimpse.
Dr. Logan Swaim delivers a Torque Release adjustment to an adult patient.

Precision over pressure — care that addresses the cause.

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Carly — patient care that feels like family.

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Dr. Fox at work.

02 Instrument Adjustment

Precision over pressure — care that addresses the cause.

Dr. Logan Swaim performs a focused adjustment at The Roots.

Precision over pressure.

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Dr. Logan in the office.

The Roots reception desk with Dr. Logan's neuropathy book on display.

Dr. Logan's neuropathy book — free at every visit.

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Dr. Logan in the office.

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Ready to Address the Root Cause?

Schedule a comprehensive exam and let's build a plan that actually works.

*Includes consultation, neurological exam, scans & x-rays (if needed)