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

Struggling with persistent headaches or migraines in McHenry? Research shows that chiropractic care could be the drug-free solution you've been hunting for! Recent clinical practice guidelines have reported chiropractic treatment as a proven, effective path for adults wanting drug-free solutions. (1) Whether your headaches are the result of neck tension, spinal misalignment, or nerve irritation, we chiropractors are well trained to identify and address the biomechanical issues driving your symptoms. Case studies show successful conservative management of complex neck and thoracic conditions that bring on headaches (2), and gentle Cox® Technic (flexion-distraction) has shown remarkable results—one newer case documented complete migraine resolution in a woman who was suffering with 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, decreased migraine frequency, and decreased necessity for medication. (3) Together, we’ll establish a chiropractic treatment plan just for you, presenting you a sensible path 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 isn't something that just happens to you—you can actively contribute 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 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 focused 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 OrthoIllinois Chiropractic soon.|Take time to take care of you, this February! Schedule your next visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.