For many patients, migraines are not just an occasional inconvenience — they are a lifelong burden that has resisted medication, lifestyle changes, and specialist visits. At TOPCHIRO Amsterdam, we see a recurring pattern: patients with chronic migraines often have underlying dysfunction in the upper cervical spine that has been overlooked for years.

The upper cervical connection

The top two vertebrae of the neck — the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) — sit just below the brainstem. Even small misalignments here can:

• Disturb the trigeminocervical nucleus (a key migraine pathway)
• Restrict blood and cerebrospinal fluid flow
• Maintain the nervous system in a heightened, pain-prone state

What our verified outcomes show

Patients at TOPCHIRO Amsterdam with chronic migraines and back pain since childhood have reported substantial reductions in migraine frequency after a structured care plan combining upper cervical adjustments, posture work, and trigger-point release. Many had tried multiple specialists before — and finally found relief here.

What a typical care plan looks like

1. Detailed neurological and postural assessment, often with scans
2. Precise, low-force upper cervical adjustments
3. Trigger-point and soft-tissue release of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles
4. Hydration, sleep and screen-time coaching to reduce triggers
5. Periodic re-scans to track structural change

If migraines have shaped your life, an upper cervical evaluation is a logical next step. Relief is possible — even after decades of suffering.