Headache Treatment in Frisco

Throbbing pain. A dull ache. Sudden pain or “brain freeze” after eating ice cream. Pain on the top of the head. As one of the most common pain conditions experienced worldwide, headaches can range from mildly uncomfortable to debilitating. At our Frisco practice, many patients come to us suffering from this condition.

This common type of discomfort often causes absenteeism from school or work. Those who experience frequent headaches may also find their mental health impacted in the form of anxiety or depression. If you want relief from head pain, just give us a call to schedule your headache treatment today!

Why Headaches Are So Common

Headaches often develop when the nervous system is under stress. This stress can come from poor posture, prolonged screen use, muscle tension, restricted joint motion in the neck, dehydration, sleep disruption, or inflammation in the body.

The neck plays a particularly important role in many headache patterns. When joints in the cervical spine don’t move properly, or when surrounding muscles become tight or fatigued, pain signals may be referred into the head, temples, or behind the eyes.

Because headaches can have multiple contributing factors, identifying what’s stressing the nervous system is a key part of long-term relief.

The Main Types

There are more than 150 types of headaches, which fall into two main categories: primary and secondary.

Primary

These ones aren’t due to another medical condition. The category includes

• Cluster
• Migraine
• New daily persistent headaches (NDPH)
• Tension

Secondary

This type is related to another medical condition, including

• Head injury
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Infection
• Medication overuse
• Sinus congestion
• Trauma
• Tumor

Common Headache Symptoms We See

Patients seeking headache treatment in Frisco often describe symptoms such as:

• Pressure or tightness around the head or temples

• Pain that starts in the neck and travels upward

• Headaches that worsen after desk work or screen time

• Sensitivity to light or sound

• Stiffness or limited motion in the neck

• Head pain accompanied by shoulder or upper back tension

These symptoms are often linked to mechanical stress, posture, and nervous system irritation rather than a serious underlying condition.

The Neck-Nervous System-Headache Connection

The nerves that supply the head and face originate in the upper neck. When joints in this area are restricted, inflamed, or under constant strain, it can increase irritation to these nerves.

Gentle chiropractic adjustments aim to restore normal motion to the cervical spine, reduce joint stress, and improve how the nervous system communicates. For some headache sufferers, this can help reduce both the frequency and intensity of episodes.

Results vary, but many patients choose chiropractic care as a drug-free approach to supporting nervous system health and reducing headache triggers.

How Chiropractic Can Help Head Pain

Adjustments may be an effective care option for head pain caused by tension and ones that start in the neck. Chiropractic care at our Frisco office is extremely successful in correcting most types. At Venn Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we help patients with this pain every day.

Results may vary, but most people see a decrease in intensity and/or frequency immediately. Eliminating certain foods that may trigger food allergies or food sensitivity is important. Anything that increases inflammation in the body can increase headaches. For some, dairy, gluten, peanuts, or dehydration may also cause migraines or headaches.

One patient had migraines her whole life, lasting for days at a time until it became difficult to remember when she did not have one. After one adjustment, she has never had another migraine.

Since other women in her family had the same problem, it seemed clear this was a genetic issue. She referred them to us and they too stopped having migraines after adjustment.

Headache Treatment in Frisco, TX | (972) 668-9200