Have you ever had a headache that started at the base of your skull and wrapped itself over your head finally lodging behind your eyeballs? Those headaches really hurt. And, it seems like they can last forever.

But where do they come from? Headaches that start at the base of the skull actually start in the upper neck. You see, there are two special vertebrae in your upper neck that are different from all the other vertebra.

First you have C1. AKA: The Atlas because it holds up the entire world. Well, it holds up your head which feels like the entire world. C1 is special because it is shaped like a ring which allows it to move more than the other vertebra.

Next you have C2. AKA: The Axis. The entire world (or head) spins around C2. That’s why it’s called the axis. C2 has a part that sticks up so that C1 can rotate around it.

This intricate design can get out of place, causing increased pain that translates into headaches. Specifically, headaches that go up over the top of your head and lodged behind your eyeballs.

The good news is that there is help for these types of headaches. You can finally stop having to deal with the pain and frustration of never knowing when the next headache is going to strike.

Now, you might be thinking to yourself, I don’t have neck pain. I know. These headaches usually do not have neck pain associated with them. In fact, when we start working on the source of my problem my patients often tell me that they didn’t know there was pain there.

As we get C1 and C2 playing nice with the rest of the spine, the headaches can clear up for good. No more need to take pain medication on a regular basis. No more missing out on activities because of your neck pain. No more wondering why you keep getting these headaches.

Are you ready to put an end to your headaches and get on with your life? Please feel free to contact us and find out more about how we can help eliminate your headaches.

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Dr. Amy Konvalin

Struggling with pain and dysfunction can impact every part of our lives — it drains our energy, distracts us from our goals, and keeps us from the people and activities we love. As an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Dr. Amy Konvalin understands how frustrating those limitations can be — and she knows how to help get you back to the life you want to live! Beginning with a focused evaluation, Dr. Amy works to determine the root causes of your pain, as well as understanding how it affects the way you move through your world. Dysfunctional patterns of movement often grow worse with time and cause further damage if left untreated — so it’s important to address these issues as soon as possible. Dr. Amy knows there is no one-size-fits-all plan for success, and she partners with patients to identify their unique treatment goals and personal values. Using these goals as a guide, Amy uses her doctorate training in manual (hands-on) therapy and exercise prescription to treat patients with a wide variety of medical challenges and histories throughout the Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Covington areas. Dr. Amy is also a wife to a Boeing superstar/former C-130 navigator. While they lived in Germany, Dr. Amy was able to volunteer with the US Army to treat military personnel and civilians on base. She has two beautiful teenage ballerinas who keep her on her toes and educate her on all things ballet! Bailey, the princess pup, is her running partner and her napping partner. In the spare moments in between, Amy enjoys reading, yoga, wine with friends, Pilates, and walking on the beach.