90% of Americans Have Headaches
If you suffer from headaches, you’re not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 9 out of 10 Americans experience headaches—ranging from occasional, dull aches to debilitating pain accompanied by nausea.
While many people reach for over-the-counter medications, an increasing number are turning to natural, drug-free solutions like chiropractic care to address the root cause of their headaches.
The Neck–Headache Connection
A July 2013 article in the Merritt Herald highlighted an important but often overlooked cause of headaches: the neck. In fact, one of the most common types of headaches originates from problems in the upper cervical spine, particularly the Atlas vertebra.
The ACA referenced a 2001 Duke University study showing that chiropractic adjustments to the upper neck led to almost immediate improvement for patients whose headaches originated in that area. Even more compelling, these adjustments provided longer-lasting relief with fewer side effects than commonly prescribed medications.
Medical Acknowledgment of the Chiropractic Model
While chiropractic care has long recognized the role of spinal misalignment in causing headaches, the medical field has been slower to catch up. The Merritt Herald article pointed out that “the chiropractic model remains foreign to many within the medical profession.”
But this is starting to change.
In 1995, a research team led by Dr. Rothbart at Syracuse University provided anatomical evidence linking neck issues to headaches. In a follow-up interview, Dr. Rothbart admitted:
“We’ve been able to put together a scientific explanation for how neck structure causes headaches — not all headaches, but a significant number of them. It’s true that chiropractors have been saying this for years… and they were right.”
Get Relief—Naturally
If you’re suffering from chronic headaches, a misalignment in your upper neck could be the root cause.
At Advanced Spinal Care in Graham, WA, we specialize in NUCCA upper cervical care—a precise, gentle technique focused on correcting imbalances in the top of the spine. Realigning this area can restore proper brain-to-body communication and bring lasting relief.
Now is the time to take the first step toward natural, lasting headache relief.
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Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington is one of 27 Board Certified NUCCA Doctors worldwide. His clinic serves the highest quality upper cervical care in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Lapenski also serves a number of patients who are out of state including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, and more! He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck pain, back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/