Headache Treatment in Jacksonville, FL

Start with emergency care for any red-flag symptoms. For ongoing migraine or other primary headache disorders, a primary care doctor or neurologist usually leads care. For headaches after an injury or headaches that seem to come from the neck, an injury clinic with medical providers, chiropractors and physical therapists can evaluate the source and treat neck-related contributors.

Call 911 for a sudden, severe headache that peaks within about a minute, a headache with fever and a stiff neck, new weakness, numbness, vision changes, trouble speaking or confusion, or a worsening headache after a head injury. See a provider promptly for a new headache after age 50 or a clear change in your usual pattern.

A cervicogenic headache is head pain referred from structures in the neck, often the joints of the upper cervical spine. It is usually one-sided, starts in the neck or back of the head, and gets worse with neck movement or sustained postures. Manual therapy and exercise have modest research support for this type of headache.

For cervicogenic and tension-type headaches, chiropractic care combined with exercise may help reduce headache frequency for some people, and individual results vary. Evidence for spinal manipulation in migraine is limited. At our clinic, chiropractic care is paired with a medical evaluation, and we refer to a neurologist when your headaches need specialty care.

Headaches are common after a crash and can come from whiplash, a concussion, or both. They may start hours or days later. Get evaluated promptly, and go to the ER for a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, confusion or drowsiness. Florida PIP requires initial treatment to begin within 14 days of the accident.

Many people improve over days to weeks, while some have headaches and other symptoms that last longer. After a short period of relative rest, a gradual return to light activity guided by symptoms is generally recommended. Our concussion and vestibular rehabilitation team tracks your progress and adjusts your plan.

Yes. Problems in the upper neck can refer pain into the head, which is called a cervicogenic headache. Tight neck and shoulder muscles can also contribute to tension-type headaches. Treating the neck may help these headaches.

Migraine diagnosis and medication management are usually led by a primary care doctor or neurologist, and we refer you when your exam points to migraine. If neck pain or muscle tension adds to your migraines, we may treat those contributors alongside your medical care. We do not treat cluster headache or new daily persistent headache beyond evaluation and referral.

Bring a photo ID, insurance or claim information, a list of medications you take or have tried, any imaging reports, ER or urgent care paperwork, and a headache diary noting when headaches start, where the pain begins and what helps.

Florida PIP pays 80% of reasonable charges for medically necessary care if initial treatment begins within 14 days of the accident (Fla. Stat. 627.736). Medical benefits can go up to the $10,000 PIP limit, once a medical doctor, osteopathic physician, PA or APRN makes an Emergency Medical Condition determination. Without one, PIP medical benefits are limited to $2,500.

Most injury care at East Coast Injury Clinic is covered through one of four paths: auto insurance PIP after a car accident, a personal injury attorney’s Letter of Protection, state workers’ compensation for a work injury, or federal workers’ compensation (OWCP or Longshore) if you are a federal or maritime employee. We also see patients under Medicare, Tricare, VA Community Care, and a limited number of private plans. Our front desk verifies coverage before your first visit and explains exactly what is and is not covered for your specific case, so there are no surprises. Call 904-513-3954 or visit eastcoastinjury.com to start.

East Coast Injury Clinic has two Jacksonville locations: Southside at 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd, Suite 609, Jacksonville, FL 32256, off J. Turner Butler Blvd near I-295, and North Jacksonville at 13453 N Main St, Suite 302, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Call (904) 513-3954 for either clinic.