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Headaches are one of the most common reasons patients visit Pura Vida Chiropractic in San Antonio. Rather than simply masking pain with medication, our approach targets the underlying spinal and neurological dysfunction driving your headaches.
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Tension headaches arise from muscle tension and joint restriction in the upper cervical spine, while cervicogenic headaches originate directly from structures in the neck. Misaligned vertebrae in the upper neck — particularly C1 and C2 — can irritate surrounding nerves and blood vessels, triggering pain that radiates into the head. Chronic headaches are rarely a medication deficiency; they signal underlying structural or neurological imbalance that conservative chiropractic care is uniquely positioned to address.
Dr. Foss begins with a thorough evaluation of your cervical spine, posture, and craniosacral rhythm to identify the exact vertebral levels contributing to your headaches. Using Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), he gently realigns the upper cervical spine — especially the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) — restoring normal joint motion and reducing pressure on the surrounding nerves and blood vessels. SOT also addresses the dural tension system, which connects the skull to the sacrum, and can be a hidden contributor to chronic head pain. Most headache patients notice significant improvement within the first few visits, with lasting relief developing over a consistent course of care.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
Patented unfocused shock waves spread over a broad treatment area to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells — promoting cellular regeneration and long-term pain relief.
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
We are insurance friendly with most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, Oscar Health, Community First, and Molina Healthcare. New patient appointments are available promptly.
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