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Headache & Migraine Chiropractor in Surprise, AZ

Most headaches do not start in your head. They start in the neck, the jaw, or the muscles that hold them, and they keep coming back until someone finds the cause. Dr. Derek Legg treats headaches and migraines with chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and dry needling in one focused visit. New patients start at $49.

Why Headaches Keep Coming Back

Painkillers quiet the signal but leave the source alone. When the upper neck joints stiffen or the muscles at the base of the skull stay locked, the nerves running into your head stay irritated. Treat only the symptom and the headache returns on schedule.

The Two Causes We Treat Together

Headaches usually come from two directions at once: joint and nerve irritation in the upper neck, and trigger points in the muscles across the shoulders, neck, and base of the skull. The adjustment restores motion in the joints. Acupuncture and dry needling release the muscles. Doing only one is why most treatment fails.

Types of Headaches We See

Tension headaches that build through the day, cervicogenic headaches that start in the neck and wrap around the head, migraines with light and sound sensitivity, occipital neuralgia, jaw-related headaches, and headaches that followed a car accident. Your exam and digital X-rays tell us which pattern you have.

Your $49 First Visit

Exam, X-rays if needed, first adjustment, and first acupuncture and dry needling treatment, $49. Walk in Monday through Thursday. Call (623) 214-7600. 13757 W Bell Rd #101, Surprise, AZ 85374.

We also accept most major insurance plans and Medicare. Medicare covers chiropractic spinal adjustments only; acupuncture and dry needling by a chiropractor are self-pay. The $49 does not apply to Medicare, auto/PI, or workers' comp. Individual results vary.

Headaches: Common Questions

Can a chiropractor help with migraines?

Many patients find that treating the neck joints and muscles reduces how often migraines happen and how hard they hit. Dr. Legg examines the upper neck, posture, and muscle patterns to find what is driving yours. Individual results vary.

How many visits before headaches improve?

Many patients notice a change within the first few visits, though headaches that have been building for years take longer. Your exam and X-rays guide a realistic plan, and Dr. Legg tells you honestly on day one if chiropractic is not the right fit.

Do you take Medicare?

Medicare covers medically necessary chiropractic spinal adjustments. Acupuncture and dry needling performed by a chiropractor are not covered by Medicare and are billed as self-pay.

I got headaches after a car accident. Do you treat that?

Yes. Post-traumatic headaches are common after a crash and often trace to the upper neck. We evaluate, treat, and document auto accident injuries and work with personal injury cases.

Related care: Neck Pain, Back Pain, Acupuncture, Auto Accident Injuries

Dr. Derek Legg, headache and migraine chiropractor in Surprise, AZ
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