Headache & Migraine Care in Grand Rapids, MI
When headaches keep stealing your focus, sleep, work, or family time, another temporary cover-up may not be enough. We look for the physical stressors that may be keeping the cycle going and build a plan around you.
Written and clinically reviewed by Dr. Steph Bohemier, D.C.
Head pain may feel sharp, throbbing, tight, dull, or one-sided. It can come with neck tension, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, or sensitivity to light and sound.
The first step is understanding your pattern—not guessing. We listen, examine how your neck and upper body are functioning, and determine whether our care fits your needs.
Different headaches can feel similar. Your symptoms, triggers, and examination help us decide the right next step.
We do not treat every headache the same. Your care begins with the story your symptoms are telling us.
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Tell us when the pain began, where it travels, what triggers it, and what it is keeping you from doing.
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We examine posture, neck motion, muscle tension, nervous-system function, and other clues related to your headache pattern.
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Your recommendations may include specific chiropractic care, supportive movement, lifestyle strategies, and SoftWave when appropriate.
When restricted motion, postural strain, or irritation in the neck and upper back is contributing to the problem, focused chiropractic care may help improve movement and reduce stress on sensitive joints, muscles, and nerves.
Workstations, driving, sleep position, jaw tension, hydration, stress, and training habits can all influence headache patterns. We help you identify the practical changes that matter most.
For headaches connected with painful neck tissue, muscle tension, or inflammation, SoftWave may be added to the plan after an examination. Its broad-focused acoustic waves are designed to increase local blood supply and activate cellular repair—without needles, drugs, or surgery.
See how SoftWave works and find out whether you may be a candidate.
No pills. No injections. No surgery.
SoftWave is not right for every headache. But when irritated neck and soft tissue are part of the problem, this powerful technology can support circulation, tissue repair, and better movement.
ASK IF SOFTWAVE IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Chiropractic headache research includes randomized trials, systematic reviews, and clinical case reports. Results vary by headache type, which is why a careful examination matters.
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