Chiropractic services
Headache relief in Bedford, TX
Headaches that start in the neck, after a car accident, or from long days at a desk. Dr. Richard Chatfield, D.C. checks the neck and upper back for the cause and treats it with adjustments, soft tissue therapy and acupuncture.
Headache care in Bedford
Headaches are one of the conditions Dr. Richard Chatfield, D.C. treats at Back & Neck Care Center of Bedford. Many start in the neck: tight muscles, stiff joints, hours at a desk or a phone, or a jolt in a car accident. When that is the cause, care for the neck and upper back can make a difference.
Common headache triggers we look at
- Neck stiffness and neck pain
- Tight muscles across the shoulders and upper back
- Posture at work: long hours at a computer or behind the wheel
- A recent car accident, even a low-speed one
If your headaches started after a crash, read whiplash symptoms that can show up days later. That article also lists the warning signs that need an emergency room, not a chiropractor.
How headaches are treated here
Your first visit starts with a consultation, a history and an examination. The doctor checks how your neck and upper back move and which tissues are tender or restricted, and takes x-rays in the office if your condition calls for them. Care can include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue and massage therapy, therapeutic stretches, posture advice for work, and acupuncture. Cervical spinal decompression is also used for some headaches linked to disc problems in the neck.
When a headache needs a medical doctor
Not every headache comes from the neck. Dr. Chatfield believes in a multi-disciplinary approach and does not hesitate to consult with medical colleagues in serious or complicated cases. We provide M.D. referrals when you need one.
Request an appointment
Call (817) 283-6100 or request an appointment. We are at 2803 Central Dr in Bedford, by appointment.
- Check the neck
Many headaches start with tight muscles and stiff joints in the neck and upper back. The exam looks there first.
- Hands-on care
Chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue and massage therapy, and stretches for the neck and shoulders.
- Acupuncture as an option
Dr. Chatfield is a Fellow of the Acupuncture Society of America, and acupuncture can be part of your plan.
FAQ
Headache relief in Bedford, TX questions
Still have questions? Call us any day and ask.
Can a chiropractor help with headaches?
When a headache comes from tight muscles or stiff joints in the neck and upper back, treating the neck can help. Your exam is how we find out whether that is the case for you. Headaches with other causes may need a medical doctor, and we will tell you if so.
I got headaches after a car accident. Is that normal?
Headaches are common after a crash, often along with neck pain and stiffness. But MedlinePlus lists headache and neck pain among concussion symptoms, which can start days or weeks after an injury. A headache that gets worse and does not go away needs emergency care.
When is a headache an emergency?
Call 911 or go to an emergency room for a sudden, severe headache, a headache that keeps getting worse, confusion, slurred speech, weakness or numbness, repeated vomiting, or a headache after a head injury.
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Headaches that start in the neck, after a car accident, or from long days at a desk. Dr. Richard Chatfield, D.C. checks the neck and upper back for the cause and treats it with adjustments, soft tissue therapy and acupuncture.