Migraine treatment by the chiropractor in Amsterdam
Chiropractic treatment for migraines gets to the root of your pain and helps you get your life back. Choose Solar Chiropractic:
- Real, lasting freedom from migraine attacks
- Fewer and less intense migraine episodes
- Live without fear and enjoy your everyday life again
“Great practice, warm and friendly. Since coming here, my migraine symptoms have almost completely disappeared and I feel much more in balance. Absolutely recommended!”
What is a migraine?
Migraine is a condition that causes recurring attacks of intense headache, often accompanied by dizziness, nausea, or changes in vision. It can have a major impact on your daily life. You may find yourself needing to rest in a quiet, dark room or avoiding certain activities because they can trigger another migraine.
Migraines during pregnancy
Some women experience migraines for the first time during pregnancy. Hormonal changes can play a role, but posture is often a major factor as well. As your body changes, it’s easy to develop habits that put extra strain on areas like your neck, and that tension can trigger migraines while you’re pregnant.
Chronic migraine
Chronic migraine is a more severe and long-lasting form of migraine. It means you’ve been dealing with frequent headaches and other migraine symptoms for at least three months. Chronic migraine can have a huge impact on your life. By working with a chiropractor to address the root cause, the number of attacks can decrease, their intensity can lessen, and in some cases, the migraines disappear completely.
Migraines after exercise
Sometimes migraines appear only after working out. This often happens in sports that put a lot of strain on the muscles in your neck, or where there is a high expectation for performance.. The increased tension in your neck can trigger a migraine shortly after you exercise. With chiropractic care, we help improve your posture and reduce tension, so you can enjoy your workouts again without worrying about a migraine.
Causes of migraine
Migraines usually don’t have just one cause, they’re often the result of several factors combined. At the core, your brain’s ability to process stimuli becomes disrupted, making you more sensitive to light, sound, stress, or hormonal changes. This oversensitivity triggers a chain reaction in the brain that leads to migraine attacks. Genetics can also play a part. Tension in your neck and shoulders can throw your body out of balance and affect how well your nervous system functions. Emotional stress keeps your body stuck in a constant fight-or-flight mode, leaving you in alert mode and more reactive to triggers that bring on migraines.
Migraine symptoms
The symptoms of migraine make it much more than just a headache. It’s often a sharp, throbbing pain that typically affects one side of the head and can come on suddenly. Migraines are also frequently accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Some people experience visual auras, which are flashes of light, rings or patterns in your vision, dark spots, or sparkling lights.
Other migraine symptoms
Some people experience migraines without any headache at all. Instead, they notice visual disturbances such as spots, flashes, or flickering lights. These symptoms don’t cause pain, but they can affect your vision and make it difficult to function normally.
Our examination for migraines
Before starting chiropractic care, it’s important to understand what’s causing your migraines. We conduct an examination of your migraine by assessing the mobility of your neck, shoulders, and spine, and by analysing your posture. We also check the muscle tension in your neck, jaw, and head. Once we’ve identified the underlying cause, we create a personalised care plan that outlines the nature and expected duration of your care. In some cases, we may recommend additional neurological testing to rule out other causes, and if needed, we’ll refer you to your doctor.
Our approach to treating migraines
Our approach for treating migraines focuses on helping reduce, and ideally eliminate, your migraine symptoms. We take a twofold approach. Through gentle, precise adjustments, we help your body release protective patterns in your spine and nervous system. This improves your posture, allows pressure to be distributed more evenly through your body, and relieves tension in your neck, jaw, and head. At the same time, your nervous system starts to function more efficiently. Your brain and body can communicate clearly again, restoring balance throughout your system. As your body shifts out of a constant fight-or-flight mode, it becomes easier to activate the parasympathetic state (rest and digest), allowing you to recover faster and become less sensitive to migraine triggers.
When we treat migraines, we look at how your entire spine and nervous system are functioning together. This whole-body approach makes the results even more powerful and long-lasting.
Alternative migraine treatment
Chiropractic care offers a natural alternative treatment for migraine, by working with your body’s own healing ability. Instead of masking the pain with medication, we help your body restore its balance and function from within. This approach creates lasting improvements in your health and changes the way your body responds to stress and symptoms like migraines.
Chronic migraine treatment
When you suffer from chronic migraines, chiropractic care can make a real difference in breaking the cycle of recurring attacks. Pain is your body’s way of communicating, it doesn’t mean you’re broken, but it does show that your body is struggling to heal. Chiropractic care helps restore balance, allowing your body to recover more easily and respond better to the triggers that would normally cause migraines.
The results of chiropractic treatment for migraines: more than just pain relief
Many people find that chiropractic treatment for migraines gets them lasting relief or helps them put an end to their attacks for good. They no longer experience attacks at all and can fully enjoy life again. Others still have occasional migraines, but the attacks become less frequent and far less intense, making their day-to-day life much easier and more enjoyable. This has a profound impact on their quality of life, as they no longer need to find a quiet, dark room to rest and recover during an attack.
How quickly you notice results depends on several factors, such as the underlying cause of your migraines and your overall lifestyle. During your initial visit, we’ll assess your symptoms and create a personalised care plan that gives you a clear picture of your chiropractic journey and what kind of results you can expect.
When to see a chiropractor with migraines?
It’s a good idea to see a chiropractor if migraines have become a recurring problem. You don’t need to come in during an active migraine, it’s often best to just rest and heal during an attack. Even when you’re symptom-free, we can identify where tension or protective patterns in your spine may be contributing to your migraines. Because chiropractic care focuses on the root cause rather than just the symptoms, it’s an excellent choice if you’re looking for a lasting solution.
Physiotherapy for migraines or chiropractic care?
Some people choose physiotherapy to help manage their migraines. Physiotherapy exercises focus on strengthening your muscles, joints, and movement patterns, which can help reduce tension in your neck, jaw, and head, often improving migraine symptoms.
As chiropractors, we go a step further. In addition to caring for your muscles and joints, we focus on how your spine and nervous system work together. By restoring this connection, we address the deeper cause of your migraines and help your body heal more effectively. This not only reduces migraine symptoms but also supports your overall health, leaving you feeling stronger, more energised, and more at ease in your body.
Book your appointment and heal from your migraines
Ready to stop letting migraines affect your daily life? Schedule your first appointment with the experienced chiropractors at Solar Chiropractic today.
Chiropractic care isn’t just a solution for migraines, it improves your overall health and wellbeing.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, chiropractic care makes a real difference for people who experience migraines. Many migraines are connected to tension, stress, or restricted movement in the upper spine and neck, which can affect how the nervous system and blood flow function. By restoring proper alignment and reducing pressure in these areas, chiropractic care helps your body return to a calmer, more balanced state. As the communication between your brain and body improves, migraines often become less intense, less frequent, or disappear altogether. Many people also notice clearer focus, deeper sleep, and a greater sense of wellbeing.
One of the most effective ways to support your healing from migraines is through chiropractic care. Rather than simply masking pain, chiropractic helps your body restore balance and function at a deeper level. By improving communication between your brain and body, it becomes easier to recover, build resilience, and experience lasting relief naturally, from the inside out.
Yes, you’re welcome even without an official migraine diagnosis. You don’t need a referral to begin chiropractic care. Chiropractic is for anyone who wants to take a natural, proactive approach to better health, restoring energy, balance, and vitality.
No, you don’t need a referral. You can book an appointment directly at Solar Chiropractic without a referral.
Most insurers reimburse chiropractic care under complementary or alternative care in the extras insurance package (aanvullende verzekering). Check your policy to see what your coverage includes, or click here to view the coverage of your insurance company.
You can find the current fees for chiropractic care on our fees page. There, you can also check what your health insurer reimburses.
During your first appointment, we take the time to understand your health concerns and create a personalised care plan. This initial visit usually lasts around 30-45 minutes. Once we know what your body needs, the follow-up visits are shorter and more focused. You’ll first have a moment to relax on the table before the chiropractor begins the adjustments. These adjustments give your body exactly what it needs to support the self-healing process. So even though each session only lasts at most about 10 minutes, the healing process continues long after you leave the practice.
Yes, chiropractic care is very safe when performed by a qualified chiropractor. At Solar, every adjustment is delivered with precision, presence, and respect for your body’s natural rhythms. We don’t force or manipulate, we work with your body to help it find balance again. Research shows that chiropractic care is among the safest forms of healthcare available, and is far safer than common medications like ibuprofen. Our approach is gentle, specific, and focused on restoring proper function to your spine and nervous system. Most people experience chiropractic as deeply relaxing and even restorative, a way to reconnect with their body and support its innate capacity to heal and thrive.
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About Solar Chiropractic
Our mission is simple: to help you live life to the fullest with more freedom and energy. Through gentle chiropractic adjustments, we restore the natural balance of your spine and nervous system, so your brain and body can communicate clearly again. As this connection is restored, your body heals from within, growing stronger and more resilient. You rediscover your vitality, joy, and the ability to thrive every day.
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What to expect
Your first visit
We’ll take the time to get to know you and explore how we can best support your health and healing. This comprehensive consultation includes a holistic health questionnaire, physical examination, posture scans, and a personal conversation about your health goals. If we determine that we can help you, you’ll receive a gentle chiropractic adjustment tailored to your body’s needs.
Intensive phase
In this stage, we focus on restoring balance in your spine and nervous system through precise, effective adjustments. The sessions are short yet powerful. Repetition is key as it helps teach your brain new, healthier neurological patterns. During this phase, we usually see you twice per week.
Stabilisation phase
Your body begins to adapt to its new balance. Muscles, discs, ligaments, and connective tissues get the chance to heal and strengthen. This will help prevent your body from slipping back into old, protective patterns. To support this process, adjustments are usually scheduled once per week.
Wellness care
We continue to support your health for as long as you feel it is best serving you. Just like eating well, moving your body, and giving yourself time to rest, regular chiropractic care is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Together, we’ll decide the rhythm that works best for you and your goals.
Even more insurers reimburse chiropractic care through their supplementary insurance. Want to know what your insurer covers? Check your insurer’s coverage.
Almost all Dutch health insurers reimburse chiropractic care
With the right additional insurance (aanvullende verzekering), you can be reimbursed for chiropractic treatments. No referral is needed.
Why Solar Chiropractic is the best chiropractor in Amsterdam
With our vitalistic approach to chiropractic, we go beyond temporary pain relief. We focus on your whole health, helping you move freely, feel energised, and live with greater resilience and joy. Discover what makes Solar Chiropractic the best chiropractor in Amsterdam.
Root-cause healing
We don’t just mask symptoms. We address the underlying issues to create real, lasting change
Feel fitter than ever
By empowering your body to heal itself, you’ll feel the difference in every part of your life
Personalised care plan
With a tailored approach, we work step by step toward your unique health goals
Trusted by our community
Our clients value our unique approach, rewarding us with a 9.6-star rating
Genuine care & connection
Our experienced chiropractors are dedicated to your health, vitality, and well-being
Evening & weekend appointments
We offer evening and Saturday visits, so care fits easily into your life
Solar Chiropractic: proven results that last
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Amsterdam loves our chiropractic practice
“After years of lower back pain, a friend recommended Solar. I had my first appointment over five years ago and have been nearly pain-free since, with less neck and shoulder pain too. Daniel encourages regular movement and better posture, which has made me much more mindful during long workdays. I’m very happy with the practice and always look forward to my monthly adjustments.”
“Very capable and reliable chiropractors, and always a warm welcome when you walk in! My back and shoulder pain have reduced significantly, and my body feels much more flexible and stronger.”
“I’ve been a few times now and I notice a huge difference. I’ve always suffered a lot from headaches and migraines, and these complaints have greatly reduced. I can also already feel a difference in my posture (standing more upright). In addition, it’s a beautiful practice and you’re always warmly welcomed. They are very professional. I would recommend this practice to everyone.”
“I highly recommend Solar Chiropractic. Daniel helped me get rid of lower back and shoulder pain, improved my overall health, sleep, and performance at work and during exercise. The front desk team is always friendly and customer-focused.”
“I came to Solar with an intense pain in my neck and experienced relief from my first adjustment. However, since sticking with the treatment I’ve also seen an overall improvement in my health and quality of life. Daniel is friendly and professional and it’s always nice to be greeted by Bella, the lovely receptionist. I look forward to seeing how chriopractic care will effect my health going forward!”
“Amazing! Daniel is a fantastic chiropractor that I constantly refer friends to because I know that he will help. I had chronic headaches that were affecting my eyesight, very sore neck and an old back injury, and since seeing Daniel my condition has greatly improved. I highly recommend him and his practice to anyone who has discomfort, or to maintain optimum health and wellbeing.”
“A very pleasant practice where you immediately feel welcome. The treatment with Daniel relieves my long-standing neck complaints and has unexpectedly also improved my mental health.”
“Amazing! Daniel is a fantastic chiropractor that I constantly refer friends to because I know that he will help. I had chronic headaches that were affecting my eyesight, very sore neck and an old back injury, and since seeing Daniel my condition has greatly improved. I highly recommend him and his practice to anyone who has discomfort, or to maintain optimum health and wellbeing.”
“I first came to Solar because of shoulder pain radiating down my arm and hand. I’ve now been coming weekly for 1.5 years and the pain is gone. I feel lighter, more aligned, and peaceful after every visit. Solar has improved my posture, digestion, and body awareness. Daniel truly cares and loves what he does. If you care about your health, Solar is the place to be.”
“Excellent care and guidance. I’ve been coming to Solar Chiropractic for years and am extremely satisfied every time with the care I receive. Daniel always takes plenty of time to help me with my back complaints and migraines.
I definitely recommend Solar Chiropractic!”
“The first visit came with very clear explanations, no vague or ‘airy’ stories, just straightforward and clear information. I’ve only been once so far, but for the first time in 1.5 years I woke up without a headache. I’m very satisfied. Beautiful practice, friendly staff, and highly professional explanations. In short: a very good choice, I’m extremely happy.”
“I came to Solar with an intense pain in my neck and experienced relief from my first adjustment. However, since sticking with the treatment I’ve also seen an overall improvement in my health and quality of life. Daniel is friendly and professional and it’s always nice to be greeted by Bella, the lovely receptionist. I look forward to seeing how chriopractic care will effect my health going forward!”
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What our clients are saying
“I’ve had headaches my whole life and occasional migraines, along with neck and back pain from my full-time office job. Dr. Daniel showed me that chiropractic care is a great alternative to excessive paracetamol use. I’ve been excellently supported from the start, my complaints have reduced significantly, and I now use far less medication.”
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