Statistically, up to 20% of adults experience frequent headaches, with approximately 1–4% reporting headaches on more than 15 days per month. While there are many types of headaches—and within each subtype, multiple underlying causes and triggers—research suggests that musculoskeletal factors can contribute to certain headache presentations. What would a doctor of chiropractic look for during the initial visits to determine whether a course of chiropractic care could benefit the headache sufferer?
The first step is to take a patient history that explores past and present health, as well as details specific to the chief complaint—headaches, in this case. The responses…
