Migraine in Rotterdam | Embody Health Chiropractic
Migraine in Rotterdam: can chiropractic care help? Most migraine is harmless, though no less real. See what we do — your first visit needs no referral.
Migraine is usually harmless, but it can seriously limit your life — and the neck matters more than most people think. In Rotterdam, your first visit looks at whether neck tension influences your attacks and whether chiropractic care is a meaningful addition for you. Your first visit at Embody Health in Rotterdam costs €39 and requires no referral from your GP. Most Dutch health insurers (partially) reimburse chiropractic care from the supplementary package, without touching your deductible.
For more than 12 years, Dr. Stephen Malone (DC, DCF/SNRC) has treated people with headache and neck complaints, from three clinics in Alphen aan den Rijn, Amersfoort, and Rotterdam. Patients rate us on average 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google. We use the first visit to map carefully whether your complaints originate from the neck and whether chiropractic care is a good fit.
In short
- Migraine is a neurological condition; neck tension can make attacks worse.
- Chiropractic care can be a supportive complement, never a replacement for medical care.
- Your GP or neurologist makes the diagnosis of migraine.
- With a sudden, extremely severe headache: contact your GP.
Migraine or headache?
Headache is not one disease. Tension headache is characterised by a pressing feeling on both sides, often triggered by stress or posture. Migraine attacks are often one-sided and can occur together with nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound. A further form is cervicogenic headache, which arises from the neck. Chiropractic can contribute to the neck-related forms; the diagnosis of migraine, however, is made by your GP or neurologist.
What does the research say?
What is known about manual therapy for migraine is limited but positive: in some people the attacks become less frequent and less intense when neck tension plays a role. Honesty matters here: chiropractic is not a migraine treatment, but it can offer a useful complement next to the care of your GP or neurologist. In our articles, every statement about effectiveness has a dated source.
What does the chiropractor do?
At the first visit we examine your posture and the mobility of your neck and cervical spine. When neck tension adds to the picture, treatment involves gentle mobilisation and relaxation exercises. If your GP or neurologist is better placed as a first step, we refer you on honestly. Our condition page tells you more about headache and migraine.
When to see a GP or neurologist?
Most migraine is harmless and well treatable. A few signs deserve attention the same day:
Your chiropractor is a primary-contact practitioner in Rotterdam — migraine like yours is what we assess daily, often before anyone else does. We are trained to screen for the rare serious causes of migraine, and most of the time the answer is good news. Most migraine is harmless and well treatable. Only 4 signals are worth flagging on your own:
- A sudden, extremely severe headache that peaks within seconds (thunderclap headache)
- Headache with fever and a stiff neck
- Sudden problems with vision, loss of strength, or trouble speaking
- Memory loss after a blow or impact to the head
These deserve attention the same day. Contact us in Rotterdam — we have WhatsApp availability; our front desk will notify the chiropractor right away if it looks urgent, and we'll assess your migraine and tell you honestly whether it needs hospital care; you need no GP referral and no detour. Not sure? Talk it through with your GP or with us — but we're here, and we'll screen it with you.
“Went in to have everything corrected. I always walked around with headaches from neck complaints. Since the treatments here, no more trouble. The staff is very skilled and friendly!!”
Migraine in Rotterdam
Our practice in Rotterdam is at Nieuwe Binnenweg 344 (West district), easy to reach from the whole city. Tram 4 or 21 runs past the practice; metro Coolhaven is 5 minutes on foot and parking is directly in front of the door. Plan your first visit €39, without referral or message us on WhatsApp with any questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a migraine in rotterdam treatment cost?
Your first visit costs €39. Follow-up consultations are €65 (single) or €55 per consult in a package; child consultations are €35. Most Dutch health insurers (partially) cover chiropractic care from the supplementary package.
Can chiropractic help with migraine?
For some people, manual therapy can reduce migraine complaints, especially when neck tension plays a role. The evidence is limited but positive; we are honest about what you can expect and work alongside your GP or neurologist.
Where is the practice in Rotterdam?
At Nieuwe Binnenweg 344 (West district), easy to reach from the whole of Rotterdam — also from the south via the Maastunnel. Tram 4 or 21, metro Coolhaven 5 minutes on foot, parking directly in front of the door.
Migraine or tension headache: what is the difference?
Migraine is a neurological condition with attacks of severe headache, often with nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. Tension headache is pressing and on both sides. Your GP or neurologist makes the diagnosis.
When should I see a GP for migraine?
With a first attack, a changing pattern, or changes in migraine with aura. A sudden, extremely severe headache within seconds is an emergency sign: contact your GP immediately.
Is chiropractic care reimbursed for migraine?
Most Dutch health insurers (partially) reimburse chiropractic care from the supplementary package, without touching your deductible. Check your policy on our coverage page.
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