Migraine & Headache Relief In San Francisco

Gentle, effective chiropractic care to reduce headache and migraine frequency

If you’re dealing with headaches or migraines you know they can interfere with just about everything in your life. And sometimes it can be too much that you have to just hide from the rest of the world.

What starts as something small can slowly turn into something that affects your whole day. It disrupts concentration, sleep and can make you feel pretty sick.

At Neuro Serenity Wellness, we focus on finding and fixing the underlying issue so you’re not stuck dealing with the same problem so you have less dark days.

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Common Symptoms:

Headaches after poor sleep or long sitting

Pressure or band-like tightness around the head

Headaches that start at the base of the skull

Neck stiffness or tight upper back muscles

Pain triggered by stress or long screen time

Sensitivity to light or sound

Pain behind the eyes or temples

Tension across the back of the neck or head

Throbbing or pulsing pain

WHY HEADACHES & MIGRAINES HAPPEN

There are many reasons that could cause headaches and migraines. Sometimes its from the joints and muscles and sometime its diet or environmental. There are many avenues to explore when dealing with headaches and migrainesome irritated or stressed. Other causes are often caused by certain lifestyle factors.

Common Causes Include:

Past whiplash or injuries

Sleep position or pillow issues

Stress

Sleeping issues

Trigger point referral patterns

Upper back and shoulder imbalance

Forward-head posture (“tech neck”)

Stress-related muscle tightness

Poor posture or long hours at a computerNeck tension or restricted joint movement

How Chiropractic Helps

Chiropractic adjustments help restore motion in the neck and upper back, reduce muscle tension, and decrease irritation of the nerves that contribute to headaches. With improved alignment and mobility, many patients experience fewer headaches and better overall comfort.
With migraines, a deeper dive into health and habits is often needed to find the migraine triggers.
For both migraines and headaches, adjustments take pressure off the nervous system allowing the brain to have a less stress response which helps reduce future flare-ups.

Your Care May Include:

Exercises to support long-term relief

Relaxation and tension-reduction strategies

Posture and ergonomic recommendations

Upper back and neck mobility techniques

Soft-tissue or myofascial release

Gentle cervical chiropractic adjustments

Red Light Therapy

Biofeedback

Dr. Elze's Approach

I look at how your whole body is functioning.
By evaluating posture, neck mobility, muscle tension, workstation habits, and lifestyle triggers, I can build a personalized plan to help you feel better now and stay better over time.

Your care focuses on:

Reducing tension

Improving joint mobility

Supporting proper posture

Preventing recurring flare-ups

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT

✔ A one-on-one, thorough assessment
✔ Clear explanation of what’s going on
✔ A personalized plan based on your needs
✔ Gentle, comfortable treatment (when appropriate)
✔ Time to ask questions — no pressure

FAQS:

Is chiropractic safe ?
Yes. Adjustments are gentle and tailored to your comfort.

Will the adjustment hurt?

Most patients feel relief right away. Techniques are adapted to your body. Adjustments should not hurt.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on the cause, but most people feel measurable improvement within a few visits.

Do you accept insurance?

I provide a superbill if your insurance offers out-of-network benefits. HSA/FSA is accepted.

What if I’ve tried PT or massage already?

Chiropractic focuses on restoring joint mobility and I take the extra deeper look into your health to help find what may be contributing to migraines/headaches.