Headache & Migraine Treatment in Levittown, NY
Many headaches start in the neck. Tight muscles and stiff joints at the top of the spine can send pain up into the head, behind the eyes and across the forehead.
At Long Island Back & Neck Care we look at your neck, your posture and the pattern of your headaches: when they come, how long they last and what sets them off. Treatment may include adjustments to the upper neck, massage therapy, acupuncture and changes at your desk or in how you sleep.
- Tension headaches
- Headaches that start in the neck
- Migraines
- Headaches linked to posture
Types of Headaches We Treat
- Tension headaches: a band-like pressure across the forehead or the back of the head, often linked to stress and tight muscles
- Cervicogenic headaches: pain that starts in the neck and spreads to the head
- Migraines: throbbing pain, often on one side, sometimes with nausea or sensitivity to light
- Post-accident headaches: headaches that follow whiplash or other auto injuries
How We Treat Headaches and Migraines
Gentle chiropractic adjustments restore motion to the upper neck. Massage releases the muscles at the base of the skull, and acupuncture can reduce how often and how strongly headaches occur.
Lifestyle advice covers screen height, sleep, hydration and stress, while corrective exercises strengthen the neck and upper back to reduce strain. Many headache patients also have neck pain, which is treated at the same time.
Headache & Migraine FAQs
Can chiropractic care help migraines?
Some migraine patients have fewer or milder attacks with care for the neck and upper back, along with managing their triggers. Migraines have many causes, so we treat what we find and tell you plainly what to expect.
Should I keep a headache diary?
Yes. Noting when each headache starts, how bad it is, and how you slept, ate and worked beforehand helps us find the pattern.
When is a headache an emergency?
A sudden, severe headache unlike any before, or one with weakness, confusion, trouble speaking, a fever with a stiff neck, or after a blow to the head needs emergency care right away.
How do I know if my headache comes from my neck?
Headaches that start at the back of the head, worsen with neck movement or certain postures, and come with neck stiffness often have a neck source.
Can poor posture cause headaches?
Yes. A forward head posture strains the muscles and joints at the top of the neck, which is a common source of tension and cervicogenic headaches.
Does acupuncture help headaches?
Many patients have fewer or milder headaches with regular acupuncture, especially combined with neck care and posture changes.
How many visits will it take to see results?
Many patients notice a change in headache frequency or intensity within a few weeks. Your plan and progress checks will be based on your headache pattern.
Get Headache Relief in Levittown
We keep evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday and are open Saturday mornings, so treatment does not have to cost you a working day. Request an appointment online or call (516) 579-4949.