Nerves exiting the top segments of the spine share pathways with nerves serving the scalp and forehead. When the upper cervical joints are restricted or misaligned, irritation along those shared pathways registers as a headache. The pain feels like it originates in the head, but the source is the neck.
Identifying that connection takes a hands-on evaluation. Dr. Bronstein assesses joint mobility and alignment through the upper cervical region in patients seeking headache and migraine relief in Arroyo Grande. Correcting the structural cause produces more durable results than managing the symptom.
