A chiropractor can help with migraines and other headaches by using hands-on treatments like adjusting the spine, massage, and other methods. Chiropractic care is also good for treating tension headaches.

You can tell the difference between a Migraine and a Tension headache by looking at the symptoms. Tension headaches happen once or twice a month and cause steady pain on both sides of the head. Tension headaches don’t make you feel sick or sensitive to light, sound, or smells.

Migraines may or may not have aura symptoms like flashes of light, loss of eyesight, or wavy/blurry vision. They can also cause nausea or vomiting. They usually affect one side of the head and can be throbbing or pulsing.

Depending on how bad your migraines are, a chiropractor might suggest things like soft tissue therapy, spinal adjustments, changes to your lifestyle, or acupuncture. Soft tissue therapy can include massage, taping, or other methods to help your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Spinal adjustments involve gently moving one of the spine’s joints. This can work as well as some medicines for reducing how often migraines happen.

Keeping a journal of your headaches can help you recognize triggers that set your migraines off. By journaling, you can find patterns and then make lifestyle changes that help you avoid those triggers.