Why Most Headache Treatments Don't Last
Most headache treatments focus on managing symptoms — pain medication, rest, cold compresses. But chronic headaches and migraines have a structural component that is rarely addressed. Suboccipital muscle tension, upper cervical nerve entrapment, and cranial suture strain are common physical drivers of recurring headaches that osteopathic care can directly target.
- Tension headaches from neck and suboccipital tightness
- Cervicogenic headaches originating from the upper spine
- Cluster headaches with cranial nerve involvement
- Migraines with postural and structural triggers
- Post-concussion headaches
BodyFix99 Headache Treatment Protocol
Trigger Mapping
Identifying whether your headaches are driven by cervical, cranial, or combined structural factors through detailed assessment.
Suboccipital Release
Releasing the deep muscles at the base of the skull that compress the greater occipital nerve — a primary driver of tension and cervicogenic headaches.
Cranial Suture Balancing
Gentle osteopathic work to normalize cranial bone motion and reduce intracranial pressure patterns linked to migraines.
🎯 Structural Root Cause
Addressing the physical drivers of your headaches, not just masking the pain.
🧬 Nerve Release
Targeting specific nerve entrapment points that trigger headaches and migraines.
📉 Reduce Frequency
Patients typically see significant reduction in headache days per month.
💊 Reduce Medication Dependency
Structural correction can reduce reliance on pain medication over time.