Headaches
Headaches &
the neck connection.
Headaches can interrupt concentration, family time, and the activities you enjoy. Some headaches arise from structures in the neck. These are called cervicogenic headaches. At Guam Chiropractic, Dr. Gary Larkin, D.C., explores your headache pattern and neck function to understand whether that connection may be relevant.
The pattern helps tell the story
Describe where the headache begins, how often it happens, and how long it lasts. Mention whether neck movement or a sustained position changes it. Those details, along with your health history and previous care, help Dr. Gary understand your experience.
Look at the neck connection
For headaches that originate in the neck, spinal manipulation can help reduce how often headaches occur and how intense they feel. Dr. Gary examines neck movement and related findings, then explains the care he recommends for your headache pattern.
Keep daily life in the picture
Your experience includes more than the location of pain. A headache might cut short reading, make a work shift harder, or leave you less comfortable turning your head. These everyday effects help you describe what improvement would mean to you.
Your questions, answered.
Does having neck pain mean my headache starts there?
Neck pain and headaches can occur together for different reasons. Their timing and relationship to movement are useful clues. Dr. Gary considers these alongside the examination and any previous headache diagnosis.
What information should I bring about my headaches?
Bring a brief account of frequency, duration, location, and effects on your day. Include medicines you take, previous diagnoses, and care you have received. Your own notes can make patterns easier to describe.