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

If tension headaches, neck-related headaches, or migraines have been messing with your life, there's encouraging news: evidence-based chiropractic care offers a path to relief right here in Manahawkin! Recent clinical practice guidelines have reported chiropractic treatment as a proven, effective path for adults wanting drug-free solutions. (1) Whether your headaches stem from neck tension, spinal misalignment, or nerve irritation, we chiropractors are specially trained to recognize and address the biomechanical issues driving your symptoms. Case studies show successful conservative management of complex neck and thoracic conditions that trigger headaches (2), and gentle Cox® Technic (flexion-distraction) has shown remarkable results—one newer case documented complete migraine resolution in a woman experiencing 10 headaches a month who had tried multiple medications without much luck; after just 13 sessions over six weeks, she remarked that she had significantly less pain, decreased migraine frequency, and reduced necessity for medication. (3) Together, you and Manahawkin Chiropractic Center will create a chiropractic treatment plan just for you, presenting you a realistic 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.

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

The greatest part? Relief is not 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 brings about the best outcomes for headache sufferers. A comprehensive 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 do at home as first-line approaches for persistent neck-related headaches. (5) Even more exciting, emerging technologies like external vagus nerve stimulation are promising as adjunctive therapies that patients can use on their own to manage their symptoms. (6) By combining professional chiropractic care with targeted 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 Manahawkin Chiropractic Center soon.|Take time to take care of you, this February! Schedule your next visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.