MIGRAINES + HEADACHES

If you’ve been struggling with headaches or migraines that just keep coming back—despite medication, hydration, or dietary changes—there’s likely a deeper issue at play. Headaches are not just “in your head.” They are often signals of neurologic and structural imbalance, especially in the upper neck and cranial regions.

At Vital Balance, we specialize in identifying and correcting the underlying neurologic stress patterns that cause migraines and chronic headaches to persist.

Why the Upper Neck Matters

Many migraines stem from tension and misalignment in the cranio-cervical junction—the delicate area where your 5,000-gram skull rests on a 6-gram bone (C1). This region houses critical structures like the:

• Brainstem and vestibular nuclei (which regulate pain and blood flow)

• Suboccipital muscles and fascial layers (which influence skull tension)

• Vertebral arteries and cerebrospinal fluid pathways

Here’s what most people don’t realize: the brain itself cannot feel pain. That’s why patients undergoing brain surgery under local anesthesia can remain awake and pain-free. The pain you feel during a migraine or tension headache comes from structures surrounding the brain—like the dura mater (protective layers around the brain), blood vessels, cranial nerves, and upper cervical musculature. When these areas become compressed, irritated, or misaligned, they send distress signals that the brain interprets as head pain—even though it’s not originating in the brain tissue itself.

When we restore alignment in the upper cervical spine, reduce fascial strain, and regulate neural tension at the brainstem, patients often experience a significant reduction in headache frequency and intensity.

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Types of Headaches We Commonly Help:

• Classic migraines (with aura, nausea, or visual symptoms)

• Cervicogenic headaches (pain starting in the neck or base of skull)

• Tension-type headaches (tight band around head or behind eyes)

• Hormonal and stress-triggered migraines

• TMJ-related or jaw-tension headaches

• Headaches after concussion or head injury

How We Address the Root Cause:

1. Precise Structural Correction
We use advanced imaging and techniques (Orthospinology & Advanced Orthogonal) to gently correct misalignment in the upper cervical spine—without twisting, cracking, or force. Restoring alignment here relieves tension and improves communication between your brain and body.

2. Fascial and Myoneural Release
Chronic headaches often involve overactive suboccipital muscles, jaw tension, and fascial strain patterns. We identify and help unwind these layers through specific neurologic release work, breath-based drills, and sensory integration.

3. Neurologic Pattern Rewiring
Migraines are often a problem of sensory threshold—where the brainstem gets overwhelmed by input. We retrain the nervous system using:

• Eye movement and gaze stability work

• Balance and proprioceptive recalibration

• Vagal tone stimulation and autonomic regulation drills

This helps your brain filter input more efficiently and avoid tipping into migraine mode.

4. Lifestyle Coaching for Migraine Resilience
We guide you through neurologically-informed lifestyle strategies, including:

• Head and neck posture optimization

• Light and screen sensitivity management

• Breathing, hydration, and movement rhythm correction

• Recovery-based routines that reduce sensory overload

Why Our Approach Works

Most headache treatments focus on symptom suppression. But unless you correct the neurologic tension loop, the cycle of headaches continues.

At Vital Balance, we help you:

• Calm the brainstem

• Restore cranial and cervical alignment

• Reorganize the sensory feedback loops that trigger pain

The result? Fewer migraines. Less intensity. More clarity, calm, and control.

You don’t have to live on edge, waiting for the next migraine. Schedule a consultation today and let’s uncover the root cause—and correct it—naturally.

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