February 2026 Healthy News from Vancouver Disc Centers: A Gentle Path Toward Headache Relief

If tension headaches, neck-related headaches, or migraines have been messing with your life, there's hopeful news: evidence-based chiropractic care offers a path to relief right here in Vancouver! Recent clinical practice guidelines have described chiropractic treatment as a proven, effective path for adults seeking drug-free solutions. (1) Whether your headaches are the result of neck tension, spinal misalignment, or nerve irritation, we chiropractors are well trained to recognize and address any underlying structural issues at the root of your pain. Case studies show successful conservative management of complex neck and thoracic conditions that instigate headaches (2), and gentle Cox® Technic (flexion-distraction) has revealed remarkable results—one newer case documented complete migraine resolution in a woman who was suffering with 10 headaches a month who had tried multiple medications without much luck; after just 13 sessions over six weeks, she reported significantly less pain, decreased migraine frequency, and decreased necessity for medication. (3) Together, we’ll come up with a chiropractic treatment plan just for you, presenting you a sensible path toward lasting relief!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Steven Baroody on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  as he discusses relieving treatment for a patient with neck pan and headache using The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Take an Active Role in Your Headache Relief

And isn't 'together' the most enticing part? Relief isn't something that just happens to you—you can actively contribute to your own healing process! Research shows that combining professional care with self-management strategies produces the best outcomes for headache sufferers. A comprehensive systematic review found that exercise therapy ranks among the most effective interventions for cervicogenic headache (4), and clinical practice guidelines recommend therapeutic exercises you can do at home as first-line approaches for persistent neck-related headaches. (5) Even more hopeful, emerging technologies like external vagus nerve stimulation are promising as adjunctive therapies that patients can use independently to manage their symptoms. (6) By mixing professional chiropractic care with focused exercises and innovative self-care tools, you're not just treating your headaches—you're allowing yourself to take control of your health and build lasting resilience!

This February, make yourself your priority! Make an appointment with Vancouver Disc Centers soon.|Take time to take care of you, this February! Schedule your next visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.