Headaches and migraines treatment in Washington, PA
Headaches and migraines are frequent or severe head pain, sometimes tied to the neck. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats headaches linked to the neck with chiropractic care and laser therapy. The new patient special is $49 and includes an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
- Frequent or severe head pain, including migraines.
- Often tied to problems in the neck.
- Treated with chiropractic care and laser therapy.
- The new patient special is $49, regular price $270.
- Care is non-surgical and drug-free.
- Call us at (724) 222-2074 to check availability.
What headaches and migraines actually is
A headache is pain in the head or upper neck. A migraine is a specific type of severe headache, often on one side, sometimes with sensitivity to light and sound and nausea.
Many headaches start in the neck. Problems in the joints or muscles of the upper neck can refer pain up into the head. These are called cervicogenic headaches. The examination shows whether the neck is the source.
Headaches are often confused with each other. A tension headache feels like a band around the head. A migraine is often one-sided with sensitivity. A cervicogenic headache traces to the neck. The examination helps tell them apart.
How you know it is headaches and migraines and not something else
The pattern to look for is headaches that come with neck stiffness or pain, headaches that start after screen time or poor sleep, or pain that begins at the base of the skull and moves up. Cervicogenic headaches often come from a specific neck position.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
- A sudden severe headache, the worst of your life
- A headache with fever and a stiff neck
- A headache after a head injury
- Headaches with vision loss, weakness or trouble speaking
- Headaches that steadily worsen and change in pattern
How we treat headaches and migraines here
We treat headaches that trace to the neck by restoring movement to the neck joints and easing the muscle tension that refers pain into the head. The services below are the ones we use.
How long does it take to get better
How long it takes depends on how often the headaches come and how long the neck problem has been there. Some patients see a change in a few visits and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
What it costs to get headaches and migraines looked at
Headaches tied to the neck often start with the chiropractic new patient special. The New patient special is $49, against a regular price of $270. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.