February 2026 Healthy News from Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office: A Gentle Path Toward Headache Relief

If you're one of those in Groton struggling with tension-type or cervicogenic headaches—or even migraines—we have great news: there's solid evidence that chiropractic care could be the care you've been looking for! Recent clinical practice guidelines have reported chiropractic treatment as a proven, effective path for adults wanting drug-free solutions. (1) Whether your headaches are the result of neck tension, spinal misalignment, or nerve irritation, we chiropractors are well trained to identify and manage what's actually triggering your pain. Case studies describe successful conservative management of complex neck and thoracic conditions that trigger headaches (2), and gentle Cox® Technic (flexion-distraction) has shown remarkable results—one newer case documented complete migraine resolution in a woman experiencing 10 headaches a month who had tried multiple medications without much luck; after just 13 sessions over six weeks, she reported significantly less pain, decreased migraine frequency, and decreased need for medication. (3) Together, you and Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office will come up with a chiropractic treatment plan just for you, offering you a realistic path toward lasting relief!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Steven Baroody on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  as he shares his relieving treatment for a patient with neck pan and headache using The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management.

CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Take an Active Role in Your Headache Relief

And isn't 'together' the best part? Relief is not something that just happens to you—you can actively contribute to your own healing process! Research shows that combining professional care with self-management strategies brings about the best outcomes for headache sufferers. An inclusive systematic review found that exercise therapy places among the most effective interventions for cervicogenic headache (4), and clinical practice guidelines recommend therapeutic exercises you can perform at home as first-line approaches for persistent neck-related headaches. (5) Even more hopeful, emerging technologies like external vagus nerve stimulation are showing promise as adjunctive therapies that patients can use on their own to manage their symptoms. (6) By mixing professional chiropractic care with focused exercises and innovative self-care tools, you're not just treating your headaches—you're allowing yourself to take control of your health and build lasting resilience!

This February, make yourself your priority! Make an appointment with Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office soon.|Take time to take care of you, this February! Schedule your next visit. We look forward to seeing you soon.