Headaches and migraines are frequent or severe head pain, sometimes tied to the neck. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats headaches linked to the neck with chiropractic care and laser therapy. The new patient special is $49 and includes an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
A headache is pain in the head or upper neck. A migraine is a specific type of severe headache, often on one side, sometimes with sensitivity to light and sound and nausea.
Many headaches start in the neck. Problems in the joints or muscles of the upper neck can refer pain up into the head. These are called cervicogenic headaches. The examination shows whether the neck is the source.
Headaches are often confused with each other. A tension headache feels like a band around the head. A migraine is often one-sided with sensitivity. A cervicogenic headache traces to the neck. The examination helps tell them apart.
The pattern to look for is headaches that come with neck stiffness or pain, headaches that start after screen time or poor sleep, or pain that begins at the base of the skull and moves up. Cervicogenic headaches often come from a specific neck position.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
We treat headaches that trace to the neck by restoring movement to the neck joints and easing the muscle tension that refers pain into the head. The services below are the ones we use.
How long it takes depends on how often the headaches come and how long the neck problem has been there. Some patients see a change in a few visits and others take longer. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a fixed timeline or a specific outcome.
Headaches tied to the neck often start with the chiropractic new patient special. The $49 new patient special (chiropractic) includes a consultation, an exam, x-rays and your first adjustment. Offer not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA or other government health plan patients. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.
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If your migraines are tied to the neck, care that restores neck movement can help. Not every migraine traces to the neck. The examination shows whether yours does. We tell you plainly either way.
Headaches that come with neck stiffness, start at the base of the skull, or follow screen time often trace to the neck. The examination confirms whether the neck is the source.
If a neck joint is stiff or restricted, an adjustment to restore its movement can ease the referred pain into the head. We use low-force and instrument-assisted options for anyone nervous about manual work.
Common triggers include screen time, poor sleep, posture, stress and skipped meals. We look at your patterns and give you guidance alongside the care.
Yes. Keep your primary doctor in the loop, especially for migraines. Chiropractic care can work alongside your medical care when the neck is involved. We do not replace your doctor for migraine management.
Go to the emergency room for a sudden severe headache, a headache with fever and a stiff neck, a headache after a head injury, or headaches with vision loss, weakness or trouble speaking. Those are red flags that need urgent medical care.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Ask us about your specific condition.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Stefan M. Getzik, DC. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Tell us where it hurts and how long it has been going on. After the examination we give you an honest read on what is going on and what it costs. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
