Headache Treatment in Orem

Finally Find Real Relief From Chronic Headaches

If you’ve been struggling with headaches for weeks, months, or even years, you’re probably tired of temporary fixes that don’t last. At Timpview Chiropractic, Dr. Spencer Erickson takes a completely different approach—one that identifies and addresses the actual source of your headaches rather than just masking the symptoms. Most headache sufferers have tried everything from medication to massage, but they’re still searching for answers.

The reason your headaches keep returning isn’t that you haven’t found the right pill—it’s that no one has identified the underlying injury causing the problem. Dr. Erickson uses advanced diagnostic X-rays to pinpoint exactly where the problem exists in your spine, typically discovering old injuries that have been present for years or even decades.

The X-Ray Difference: Finding the Real Cause

Here’s something that might surprise you: most chiropractors who don’t take X-rays end up adjusting the wrong spot. They feel around your upper neck, find tight muscles, and adjust where you feel tension. But Dr. Erickson has discovered that the actual injury causing most headaches is located in the middle of the neck—most commonly at the C5 vertebra.

When you come to Timpview Chiropractic, you’re not getting guesswork. The X-rays reveal the precise location of the injury creating stress in your nervous system. By adjusting the right location based on objective findings rather than surface symptoms, Dr. Erickson achieves faster, more lasting results.

What to Expect With Care

Most patients notice symptom changes within one to two weeks of starting care, with many experiencing immediate relief after the first adjustment. However, Dr. Erickson believes in honest education about the difference between symptom relief and true healing. While your headaches may improve quickly, the underlying injury has typically been present for years or decades.

Fully rehabilitating the injury requires multiple visits per week for several weeks to change your spine’s dysfunctional patterns. Dr. Erickson removes the stress from your spine through specific adjustments, and your body’s own healing intelligence takes care of the rest. Your body is the miracle, not the adjustment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly will my headaches improve?

Most patients notice relief within one to two weeks. Many experience immediate changes after their first adjustment once Dr. Erickson identifies the correct vertebral segment. While symptoms improve quickly, fully rehabilitating the underlying injury takes several weeks of consistent care.

Why do X-rays matter for headache treatment?

X-rays allow Dr. Erickson to see exactly where the injury exists rather than guessing based on where you feel pain. Most headache-causing injuries are in the mid-neck (often at C5), but many chiropractors without X-rays adjust the upper neck where tension is felt. By adjusting the right location, Dr. Erickson achieves better, faster results.

Will I need to come in multiple times per week?

Initially, yes. Because the injury causing your headaches has typically been present for years, changing your spine’s dysfunctional pattern requires time and repetition. Most patients need multiple visits per week for several weeks. Dr. Erickson will explain exactly what your X-rays show and why his recommendations will work for your condition.

Schedule Your Appointment

Ready to discover what’s really causing your headaches? Call Timpview Chiropractic today to schedule your new patient consultation, or simply text to receive your paperwork and get started right away.

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