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A careful approach to head pain
Headache and Migraine Chiropractic Care in De Pere, WI
Headaches and migraines can disrupt work, family time, sleep, and your ability to enjoy the day. Because head pain can have many possible causes, a careful history and attention to warning signs are essential before considering conservative chiropractic care.
At Back In Action Chiropractic Center, Dr. Steven Hansen listens to your symptom pattern, health history, and goals. We help determine whether a conservative approach may be appropriate or whether your symptoms call for medical evaluation first.
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Headaches Need Individual Evaluation
Headache is a symptom, while migraine is a neurological condition that can include symptoms beyond head pain. Tension-type, cervicogenic, migraine, and other headaches can feel different and may need different kinds of care.
Neck pain and muscle tension may accompany some headaches, while migraine needs its own medical care plan. A consultation helps clarify whether conservative chiropractic care may have a role within your broader healthcare plan.
Your questions, your goals
What We May Review
Your history provides important context. At a consultation, we may review:
- The pattern and timing of symptoms
- Headache or migraine diagnoses
- Neck discomfort or movement concerns
- Symptoms after an injury
- Current medications and prior treatment
- How symptoms affect everyday life
A sudden severe headache, symptoms after a head injury, fever or stiff neck, confusion, weakness, speech or vision changes, or loss of consciousness needs urgent medical evaluation. These symptoms should not wait for a routine appointment.
Learn more about Dr. Steven Hansen and our approach to care.
What to expect
Your Visit at Back In Action
Symptom History
We discuss the timing, location, pattern, associated symptoms, and daily impact of your headaches or migraines.
Health and Medication Review
Bring current medications, past diagnoses, imaging, and information about prior treatment or recent injuries.
Focused Examination
Dr. Hansen performs an appropriate examination and considers whether your symptoms need medical assessment first.
Clear Recommendations
We explain whether conservative chiropractic care may fit your situation or whether referral is the better next step.
Plan Review
If care is appropriate, we monitor your response and revisit recommendations as your symptoms and goals change.
Your symptoms deserve attention
Care That Keeps Safety at the Center
People sometimes try to push through recurring headaches or migraine symptoms. We take a different approach by starting with the details that matter. Your symptom history, medications, prior diagnosis, recent injuries, and warning signs all help determine an appropriate path.
For selected patients, chiropractic care may be considered as one part of a conservative plan. For others, the most useful recommendation is medical evaluation, neurologic care, or another appropriate referral.
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Why back in action
What You Can Expect From Your Visit
A Detailed History
We take time to understand the pattern of symptoms and the health information that may affect the recommendation.
Care Matched to Your Symptoms
Your history helps us identify musculoskeletal concerns and recognize headaches that need medical evaluation.
Referral When Appropriate
Symptoms that need medical assessment are identified early so you can pursue the right next step.
Conservative Care Considered Carefully
Any chiropractic recommendation follows an evaluation and is tailored to your individual situation.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Are Saying
My son, 17, has had huge improvement with his back since seeing Dr Hansen. My son is active in sports and this care has been awesome for him! Highly recommend Dr Hansen – he is very thorough with his exams and adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
Headaches & Migraines FAQs
Can chiropractic care cure migraines?
No. Migraine is a neurological condition, and chiropractic care is not a cure. If neck stiffness or muscle discomfort accompanies your headaches, a consultation can help determine whether conservative care may have a supportive role alongside your medical treatment.
What information should I bring?
Bring a list of symptoms, when they began, any triggers you have noticed, current medications, past imaging, and previous diagnoses or treatments.
Do you evaluate headaches after an injury?
Tell the office how the injury occurred. A new headache after a head or neck injury needs careful triage, and concerning symptoms need urgent medical care.
What symptoms need urgent medical care?
Sudden severe headache, confusion, weakness, speech or vision changes, stiff neck with fever, loss of consciousness, or headache after significant trauma need urgent evaluation.
Will I need imaging?
Imaging is not automatic. The clinician reviews your history and examination and may recommend medical evaluation or imaging when indicated.
Will I receive treatment at my first visit?
The first priority is an appropriate evaluation. If conservative chiropractic care is suitable, Dr. Hansen will explain the proposed approach before treatment begins.
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Back In Action Chiropractic · De Pere
Ready to Get Back in Action?
Recurring head pain deserves a thoughtful conversation. Schedule a consultation in De Pere to discuss your symptoms and learn whether personalized chiropractic care may be appropriate for you.
Disclaimer
Results vary. Migraine and other headache disorders require appropriate medical diagnosis and treatment. Sudden severe headache or neurological symptoms need urgent evaluation. Chiropractic care does not replace medical care.