Chiropractic Care for Headaches in Macomb, MI

Yes. Dr. Bence treats headaches that are connected to problems involving the neck, spinal joints, nerves, posture, and surrounding muscles. Tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches are particularly likely to have a neck or musculoskeletal component, and neck tension can also contribute to headaches associated with migraines, TMJD, and other conditions. The important first step is determining what’s causing your headaches. Dr. Bence examines your cervical spine, posture, movement, muscles, and nervous system so he can identify the areas that need to be addressed and develop care around what he finds.

Absolutely. The neck and head don’t function independently of one another. Problems with the joints, muscles, nerves, discs, or alignment of the cervical spine can produce pain that travels from the neck or base of the skull into the head. A cervicogenic headache, for example, originates in the neck even though you experience the pain in your head. Dr. Bence also pays close attention to the cervical curve because changes in normal neck alignment can increase mechanical stress on the muscles, joints, and nerves. If your headaches occur along with neck stiffness, limited movement, or pain at the base of your skull, your neck deserves a closer look.

Yes. Tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, and upper back are a frequent contributor to headaches. Dr. Bence commonly sees a postural pattern called upper cross syndrome, where muscles across the shoulders and chest become tight while important muscles supporting the neck and upper back become weak. Stress, prolonged computer work, phone use, and poor posture can make this pattern worse. Chiropractic adjustments help restore better spinal movement and alignment, while stretching and strengthening address muscular imbalances. Dr. Bence may also recommend massage therapy to release tension in the neck and shoulders and complement the chiropractic care.

Dr. Bence treats several types of headaches when his examination identifies a chiropractic or musculoskeletal component. These include tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, migraines with neck involvement, headaches associated with sinus or allergy problems, pregnancy-related headaches, and headaches connected to TMJD. Each requires a different approach because the source of the headache matters. A patient whose headache begins with neck dysfunction shouldn’t automatically receive the same care as someone whose headaches are associated with jaw problems or pregnancy. Dr. Bence identifies the type of headache and the factors contributing to it before deciding how to treat it.

A headache coming from the neck often begins near the base of the skull and travels forward, sometimes toward the forehead, temple, or behind an eye. You may also notice neck stiffness, tenderness, reduced movement, or headaches that become worse after sitting at a computer, looking down at a phone, or holding your head in one position for a long time. Certain neck movements may reproduce or intensify the pain. These patterns provide useful clues, but an examination is the best way to determine whether the cervical spine is contributing. Dr. Bence evaluates neck movement, alignment, posture, muscles, joints, and neurological function to identify that connection.

Yes. Tension headaches are often associated with tight neck and shoulder muscles, trigger points, stress, posture, and dysfunction in the cervical spine. When Dr. Bence finds these factors, chiropractic adjustments can restore better motion and alignment while stretching, strengthening, posture correction, and massage can address the muscular tension surrounding the neck and shoulders. Rather than approaching the headache as an isolated symptom, Dr. Bence works on the mechanical and muscular problems contributing to it. This combination is an important part of how he treats tension headaches at Bence Chiropractic Wellness Center.

Dr. Bence treats migraine patients when dysfunction in the neck is contributing to their headache pattern. Migraines can involve intense, throbbing pain, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and sometimes visual disturbances. When Dr. Bence finds upper cervical involvement, he can use a chiropractic technique called Toggle that focuses specifically on the upper neck. His goal is to improve the function and alignment of that area and reduce the spinal and muscular stress contributing to the patient’s headaches. Because migraines can have different triggers, Dr. Bence evaluates the individual rather than assuming every migraine has the same cause or requires the same treatment.

Your care plan depends on what Dr. Bence finds during your examination, the type of headaches you’re experiencing, how long you’ve had them, and what is contributing to the problem. In Dr. Bence’s experience, some headache patients begin noticing improvement quickly, while chronic problems or long-standing changes in spinal function, posture, and muscle balance can take more time to correct. Dr. Bence evaluates your progress as you go and adjusts your care accordingly. His goal isn’t simply to get you through a predetermined number of visits. It’s to correct the problems contributing to your headaches, restore better function, and help you maintain the progress you’ve made.