02/19/2026
HOPE FOR HEADACHE RELIEF: ๏ปฟWhat Chiropractic Management Offers (Ask us for a copy of our eBook on headache management)
If you're struggling with tension-type or cervicogenic headachesโor even migrainesโwe have great news: research reports that chiropractic care could be the relief you've been looking for! Recent clinical practice guidelines have established chiropractic treatment as a proven, effective approach for adults seeking drug-free solutions (1). Whether your headaches stem from neck tension, spinal misalignment, or nerve irritation, chiropractors are specially trained to identify and address the underlying structural issues that cause your pain. Case studies have shown successful conservative management of complex neck and thoracic conditions that trigger headaches (2), and gentle Coxยฎ Technic (flexion-distraction) has demonstrated remarkable resultsโone recent case documented complete migraine resolution in a woman experiencing 10 headaches per month who had tried multiple medications without success; after just 13 sessions over six weeks, she reported significantly less pain, decreased migraine frequency, and reduced need for medication (3). Together, weโll create a chiropractic treatment plan just for you, offering you a real pathway toward lasting relief!
CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH:
Take an Active Role in Your Headache Relief
Isn't 'together' the best part in life? You don't have to rely solely on in-office treatmentsโyou can be an active partner in your own healing! Research shows that combining professional care with self-management strategies produces the best outcomes for headache sufferers.
A comprehensive systematic review found that exercise therapy ranks among the most effective interventions for cervicogenic headache (4), and clinical practice guidelines recommend therapeutic exercises you can do at home as first-line approaches for persistent neck-related headaches (5). Even more exciting, emerging technologies like external vagus nerve stimulation are showing promise as adjunctive therapies that patients can use independently to manage their symptoms (6). By combining professional chiropractic care with targeted exercises and innovative self-care tools, you're not just treating your headachesโyou're empowering yourself to take control of your health and build lasting resilience!
Be sure to take time to take care of you, this February!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Disc Centers of America - Vancouver | Zenaptic Chiropractic
14313 NE 20th Ave, Ste 102B,
Vancouver, Washington 98686
360-727-0787
info@vancouverdisccenter.com
References for HEALTHY NEWS โ February 2026 - Headache
Trager RJ, Daniels CJ, Hawk C, Taylor DN, Walters SA, Price MR, Anderson KR, Crivelli LS, Mooring SA, Staab CA, Oakley CB. Chiropractic Management of Adults with Cervicogenic or Tension-Type Headaches: Development of a Clinical Practice Guideline. J Integr Complement Med. 2026 Feb 13:27683605251397769. doi: 10.1177/27683605251397769. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41685545.
Mignelli J, Tollefson LJ, Stefanowicz E. Conservative management of neck and thoracic pain in an adult with neurofibromatosis-1. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2021 Apr;65(1):121-126. PMID: 34035546; PMCID: PMC8128333.
Linn N, Kruse R. Migraine resolution in a patient receiving Coxยฎ flexion-distraction and thoracolumbar spinal manipulative therapy: a case report. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2025 Apr;69(1):88-94. PMID: 40511283; PMCID: PMC12153230.
Koonalinthip N, Koonalintip P, Stonsaovapak C. The Comparative Efficacy of Treatments for Cervicogenic Headache: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Eur J Pain. 2026 Feb;30(2):e70219. doi: 10.1002/ejp.70219. PMID: 41569783.
Cรดtรฉ P, Yu H, Shearer HM, Randhawa K, et al. Non-pharmacological management of persistent headaches associated with neck pain: A clinical practice guideline from the Ontario protocol for traffic injury management (OPTIMa) collaboration. Eur J Pain. 2019 Jul;23(6):1051-1070. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1374. Epub 2019 Feb 28. PMID: 30707486.
Sillevis R, Khalaf N, Weiss V, Sanchez Romero EA. Integration of External Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Physiotherapeutic Management of Chronic Cervicogenic Headache: A Case Report. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Aug 17;13(16):2030. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13162030. PMID: 40868645; PMCID: PMC12385937.
