Headaches & Migraines in Spokane, WA

If you've been told to "just take something for it," you're not alone. Most headache and migraine patients who walk into 100% Chiropractic Spokane have already tried over-the-counter medications, prescriptions, and lifestyle changes — and still wake up to the same headache.

Dr. Max Rock takes a different approach: identify and correct the underlying spinal and nervous-system drivers.

The three headache patterns we see most

1. Cervicogenic headaches — pain originating from the upper cervical spine (C0–C3), often felt at the base of the skull, behind the eye, or one-sided.
2. Tension-type headaches — driven by prolonged muscle tension from posture, stress, and desk work.
3. Migraines — neurovascular events frequently triggered or amplified by upper cervical dysfunction and autonomic imbalance.

What the research shows

Multiple systematic reviews show that spinal manipulative therapy is comparable to commonly prescribed prophylactic medications for migraine and cervicogenic headache — without the side effects. The American Headache Society and clinical guidelines increasingly recognize manual therapy as a first-line option.

What care looks like

• Detailed history and headache diary review
• Upper cervical and full-spine examination
• Postural and neurological screening
• Specific, gentle adjustments (no aggressive twisting)
• Soft-tissue work for sub-occipital and cervical musculature
• Trigger education: hydration, sleep, screen ergonomics, stress

Most patients notice changes in headache frequency or intensity within the first few weeks.

Stop chasing the symptom

If headaches are running your week, schedule a chiropractic consultation at 100% Chiropractic Spokane. It's time to find out what's actually driving them.