Migraines + headaches

Migraines and Headaches: Treatment in Charleston, South Carolina

Frequent headaches or debilitating migraines can take a serious toll on your life. From dull tension headaches to severe migraines that leave you in a dark room for hours, these symptoms affect your work, relationships, and daily activities. At Axis Chiropractic in Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Lee Russo offers natural, non-invasive care designed to identify and treat the root causes of headaches and migraines, helping patients find lasting relief without relying on prescription medications.

Understanding Migraines and Headaches

Headaches are among the most common reasons people seek medical care, yet many never receive a lasting solution. Headaches often stem from poor posture, or spinal misalignments, especially in the neck and upper back.

Migraines, on the other hand, can be more complex—often involving nerve irritation, vascular changes, and even hormonal imbalances. Both types can severely limit your ability to function, leading to lost quality of life.

Common symptoms of headaches include aching pain in the temples, pressure around the forehead, tightness in the neck and shoulders, and sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine sufferers may experience severe, throbbing pain often accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances, and extreme fatigue.

While medications may temporarily dull the pain, they rarely address the root of the problem. That's where chiropractic care can make a real difference.

Migraine and Headache Chiropractor in Charleston, SC - Axis Chiropractic Care

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Our Approach

At Axis Chiropractic, Dr. Lee Russo focuses on correcting the spinal misalignments and muscle tension that commonly contribute to headaches and migraines. Many patients find that their symptoms are directly linked to poor posture, forward head position, or restricted movement in the cervical spine. Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper alignment, relieve nerve pressure, and reduce tension in the muscles of the neck and shoulders—allowing the body to function more efficiently.

Dr. Russo may also incorporate supportive therapies such as Class IV laser therapy to reduce inflammation, soft tissue therapies to release chronic tension, and posture correction exercises to help prevent future headaches. Each treatment plan is tailored to your specific symptoms, lifestyle, and health goals. Whether you're struggling with tension headaches, migraines, or cervicogenic headaches originating from the neck, Dr. Russo works to uncover the true cause of your discomfort and provide targeted, effective relief.

Education is also a key part of the process. Dr. Russo helps patients understand the lifestyle factors that may be contributing to their headaches, from posture to stress to hydration habits, empowering them to take control of their health.

We never prescribe harmful medication or painkillers
Our treatments don't require surgery or invasive procedures
Our approach is therapeutic and very comfortable
Always 100% safe, effective, and result-oriented

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Axis Chiropractic

1236 Folly Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 225-1236

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:00am – 1:00pm & 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Tuesday
3:00pm – 6:00pm

Friday
8:00am – 12:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed