Headache Chiropractor in Ann Arbor, MI

Headaches are so common that most people have accepted them as a normal part of life. They reach for ibuprofen, push through the day, and hope it passes by evening. But frequent headaches aren't something you should have to manage indefinitely. In many cases, they're a signal that something in the spine or surrounding muscles isn't functioning the way it should.

At Paradise Chiropractic, Dr. Kadri takes headaches seriously. Rather than helping you manage the symptom, he works to identify what's actually causing them so you can get real, lasting relief instead of just temporary breaks between episodes.

Not All Headaches Are the Same

Headaches come in several different forms, and the underlying cause varies depending on the type. Some of the most common headache types Dr. Kadri sees and helps with include:

Cervicogenic headaches, which originate from dysfunction in the upper cervical spine and typically present as pain starting at the base of the skull and traveling up and over the head
Tension headaches caused by muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back that refers pain into the head
Headaches associated with forward head posture and poor spinal alignment that place chronic stress on the cervical spine
Post-concussion headaches and headaches following whiplash or neck injury
Headaches triggered or worsened by prolonged sitting, screen time, or stress

Identifying which type of headache you're dealing with is the starting point for everything else. The wrong treatment approach for the wrong headache type produces limited results at best.

The Connection Between Your Neck and Your Headaches

Many headaches that patients assume are tension headaches or migraines actually originate in the cervical spine. The upper cervical joints, muscles, and nerves have a direct neurological relationship with the structures that produce head pain, which means dysfunction in the neck can and does cause headaches in a significant percentage of people.

This is particularly true for headaches that start at the base of the skull, that are consistently one-sided, that are triggered or worsened by neck movement, or that come with neck stiffness. These are hallmark signs of a cervicogenic component that chiropractic care is well-suited to address.

How Dr. Kadri Treats Headaches

Dr. Kadri begins with a thorough evaluation to understand your headache pattern, history, triggers, and any associated symptoms. He assesses your cervical spine, posture, range of motion, and muscle tension to identify the structural contributors to your headaches.

From there, he builds a treatment plan tailored to your specific situation, which may include:

Chiropractic adjustments to restore proper cervical joint function and reduce nerve irritation in the upper neck
Manual therapy and Graston Technique to release tight suboccipital muscles and soft tissue restrictions at the base of the skull
Postural correction and therapeutic exercise to address forward head posture and the chronic cervical stress that drives many recurrent headaches
Lifestyle and ergonomic guidance to reduce the triggers that make headaches more frequent

How Long Until You See Results?

Many headache patients notice a meaningful reduction in frequency or severity within their first few visits. The timeline depends on how long the problem has been present, how often the headaches occur, and what's driving them. Patients with postural contributions to their headaches typically require more consistent rehabilitation work to see lasting change, but the results tend to be more durable when the underlying cause is fully addressed.

The goal at Paradise Chiropractic is never to become your headache management provider. It's to get to the bottom of what's causing them and help you need us as little as possible going forward.