Comprehensive Cervical Spine Care
Problems in the cervical spine can contribute to chronic stiffness, nerve irritation, and recurring head pain — including tension headaches and migraines. At Garrett Downtown Chiropractic, we provide effective, individualized care to relieve neck pain and restore healthy movement.
Dr. Brian Garrett offers advanced chiropractic and Sports Kinesiology-based treatment for patients suffering from:
- Cervical spine joint dysfunction and misalignment
- Chronic neck stiffness and restricted mobility
- Tension headaches and stress-related head pain
- Migraines and cervicogenic headaches
- "Tech neck" syndrome from prolonged screen use
- Postural strain from work, driving, or poor ergonomics
Cervical Spine Care for Headaches and Migraines
Many headaches originate from irritation or dysfunction in the neck muscles, joints, and nerves. Poor posture, muscle tension, and spinal imbalance can trigger recurring headache patterns and even contribute to migraine frequency in some individuals.
Our approach focuses on correcting the underlying causes by improving cervical alignment, joint mobility, muscle balance, neuromuscular coordination, posture, and nervous system regulation.
Tech Neck Syndrome and Posture Correction
Modern lifestyles often involve long hours on phones, laptops, and desks. Over time, this forward-head posture — commonly called tech neck — places excessive stress on the cervical spine and surrounding soft tissues, leading to pain, headaches, and reduced mobility.
We provide posture correction strategies and targeted rehabilitation to restore healthier spinal mechanics and prevent recurring symptoms.
If you are looking for a trusted neck pain and headache chiropractor in Downtown San Diego, we provide conservative, evidence-informed care to relieve migraines, tension headaches, and cervical spine dysfunction.
Scientific References
Bryans R, et al. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with headache. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2011. (Spinal manipulation is recommended for cervicogenic headache.)
Fernández-de-las-Peñas M, et al. Spinal manipulation for the management of cervicogenic headache: systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Pain. 2020. (Manual therapy can improve pain and disability in cervicogenic headache.)
Posadzki P, et al. Spinal manipulations for migraine: an updated systematic review. Headache. 2024. (Evidence remains limited and mixed, but SMT is being actively studied.)