February 2026 Healthy News from Johnson Chiropractic: A Gentle Path Toward Headache Relief

Struggling with persistent headaches or migraines in Richmond? Research shows that chiropractic care could be the drug-free solution you've been hunting for! Recent clinical practice guidelines have established 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 manage what's actually triggering 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 demonstrated remarkable results—one recent case documented complete migraine resolution in a woman experiencing 10 headaches per month who had attempted multiple medications without success; after just 13 sessions over six weeks, she remarked that she had significantly less pain, less migraine frequency, and decreased necessity for medication. (3) Together, you and Johnson Chiropractic will establish a chiropractic treatment plan just for you, offering you a practical pathway toward lasting relief!

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

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

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