Tension Headaches vs. Migraines

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of retreating to a dark room or popping over-the-counter pills every time a debilitating headache strikes? You don't have headaches from a lack of dark rooms or a lack of medication—there is a mechanical issue going on inside your spine. In this episode of Ask the Chiropractor, Dr. Brant Hulsebus breaks down the structural differences between migraines, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches. As a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate and the team chiropractor for the Rockford IceHogs, Dr. Hulsebus shares how upper cervical misalignments place immense pressure on your brain stem and midbrain relay center. You will discover fascinating motion MRI insights that reveal how a precise adjustment restores critical cerebrospinal fluid flow and improves venous drainage to provide instant headache relief. **In this episode, you’ll discover:** - The true anatomy of the upper neck (C1 Atlas and C2 Axis) and why there are no spinal discs there to bulge. - How "text neck" stretches the spinal cord and applies pressure to the brain stem via the dentate ligaments. - The science of the pulsing migraine: How blocked venous return and trapped fluid toxins create intense pressure. - Why feeling briefly lightheaded after an upper cervical adjustment means your cranial dam just cleared. - The hidden tailbone connection: How a fixated sacrum stops your natural spinal fluid pump when standing up. - Why you should always get a chiropractic adjustment before doing physical therapy posture exercises. Have a question about spinal health? Leave a comment or message on our platforms, and you might be featured as our next question of the week! 👉 **New Patients:** Skip the wait and fill out your paperwork online here: https://hulsebuschiropractic.com/patient-intake-form/ 📍 **Visit Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic:** - **Address:** 1877 Daimler Road, Rockford, IL 61112 - **Phone:** 815-398-3434 - **Website:** rockforddc.com www.rockforddc.com