Head Disorders

Jaw Tension, Ear Fullness, and the Upper Cervical Spine

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Mar 14, 2026
Jaw Tension, Ear Fullness, and the Upper Cervical Spine
Jaw tightness and a sensation of fullness in the ears are symptoms many people experience but rarely connect to the same source. Some describe it as pressure around the ears, clicking in the jaw, tension near the temples, or a constant feeling that the ears need to “pop.” Others feel discomfort ...
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Head Tension and Spinal Alignment

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Feb 28, 2026
Head Tension and Spinal Alignment
Head tension is one of the most common complaints in musculoskeletal practice. Patients often describe it as pressure at the base of the skull, tightness wrapping around the temples, or a band-like sensation across the forehead. While many assume it is simply stress-related, there is a deeper biomechanical relationship that deserves ...
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Vertigo and Dizziness Symptom Guide

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Jan 18, 2026
Vertigo and Dizziness Symptom Guide
Vertigo is a false sensation of spinning or movement, while dizziness refers to feeling lightheaded, unsteady, or off-balance. Causes range from benign inner ear issues to serious conditions requiring emergency care. About 20-30% of people experience vertigo or dizziness during their lifetime. Many cases—especially cervicogenic dizziness, respond well to upper ...
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Migraine vs. Tension Headache

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Dec 31, 2025
Migraine vs. Tension Headache
Migraines cause throbbing pain (usually one-sided) with nausea, light sensitivity, and can last 4-72 hours. Tension headaches feel like a tight band around your head with dull, pressing pain on both sides, without nausea or light sensitivity. While tension headaches affect up to 78% of Americans, migraines impact about 15% ...
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Cervicogenic Headaches: Everything You Need to Know

Posted in Head Disorders
Date: Nov 28, 2025
Cervicogenic Headaches: Everything You Need to Know
A cervicogenic headache is head pain that originates from problems in your neck, specifically the upper cervical spine (C1-C3 vertebrae). Unlike migraines or tension headaches, this secondary headache develops when misaligned vertebrae, damaged discs, or stressed muscles irritate nerves that connect your neck to your head. Treatment through upper cervical chiropractic ...
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