Migraine Clinic
We identify what's driving your migraines, not just another prescription to manage the next attack, so you can get back to living your normal, active life. Migraines aren't only head pain: throbbing, light and sound sensitivity, aura, and nausea are all signs your nervous system is generating attacks it shouldn't have to.
Our board-certified chiropractic neurologists, trained at the Carrick Institute, serve Tampa and Sarasota directly, using objective testing, including autonomic evaluation, video-oculography, computerized posturography, and neuro-timing evaluations, to locate exactly what's driving your migraines and treat it there. The goal is a plan built around your specific breakdown, not a one-size-fits-all prescription, so fewer attacks and less reliance on medication become realistic.
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Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurology
When it comes to your brain, experience matters. Our collaborative team of 9 Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologists brings over 70 years of collective experience to your recovery, providing the highest standard of care for complex concussions.
What's Actually Causing Your Migraines?
Migraines are often treated as a standalone diagnosis, something to manage with medication and wait out. We look at them differently: as a symptom of an underlying neurological breakdown, often involving central desensitization or autonomic dysfunction, that can be identified and treated directly.
That's why attacks can stop responding to medication over time, or why some migraines never had a clear trigger to begin with. Our approach starts with finding out why your nervous system is generating these attacks in the first place.
Does This Sound Like Your Migraines?
Common patterns we see include:
Frequent or chronic migraines that don't respond well to standard medication
Aura or visual disturbances before an attack
Light and sound sensitivity
Nausea during attacks
Migraines tied to hormones, stress, or your cycle
Ocular, hemiplegic, or abdominal migraine symptoms your doctor can't fully explain
Why Standard Migraine Care Often Falls Short
If you've already tried triptans, preventive medications, or been told to just track your triggers and wait it out, you know medication alone can blunt the pain without addressing why your nervous system is generating these attacks in the first place.
At Carolina Functional Neurology Center, our board-certified chiropractic neurologists are focused on identifying what's driving your migraines, not masking them, so we can create positive, lasting changes in the brain ā and point you toward the right specialty care if the answer turns out to lie outside neurology.
How We Diagnose and Treat Migraines
We locate the specific neurological breakdown driving your migraines using objective testing, then build a treatment plan around what we find. Testing and treatment methodologies include:
Neurological Exam
Autonomic Evaluation
Video-oculography
Computerized Posturography
Neuro-Timing Evaluations
Lab Work
Tilt Table Therapy
Neurological Rehabilitation
Neuromodulation
Eye Movement Therapy
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Nutritional Counseling
Individualized Supplementation
Red/NIR Light Therapy
BEMER Therapy
Chiropractic Adjustments
Musculoskeletal Therapy
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Every office is staffed by our board-certified team and independently rated by real patients on Google.
Ready to Find Out What's Driving Your Migraines?
Start with a $50 virtual consultation with a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and start building a treatment plan around what's actually driving your migraines, not just the pain they're causing.
Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologists Ā· Serving Tampa & Sarasota Ā· HSA & FSA accepted
What Our Patients Say
I made it through a migraine without taking any abortive medication. Thatās the first time Iāve ever successfully done that in my entire lifeā¦ Iām absolutely ecstatic, this is the first time in my entire life Iāve felt hopeful that I might be able to get off meds because something else is actually helping. I never thought it would be possible, but it is because of CFNC and neurological rehab. Thank you so much.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a migraine, and how is it different from a regular headache?
A migraine is a neurological condition, not just a severe headache. It can involve throbbing head pain along with symptoms like light or sound sensitivity, nausea, visual disturbances, and difficulty thinking clearly. Migraines are caused by changes in brain pathways, sensory processing, blood flow regulation, and inflammation, making them much more complex than a typical headache.
What causes migraines to happen?
Migraine triggers vary widely, but the underlying issue often involves overactive or dysregulated brain networks that become more sensitive over time. These networks control vision, balance, pain perception, and the autonomic nervous system. Stress, hormone shifts, poor sleep, certain foods, sensory overload, or past concussion/vestibular injuries can all activate these pathways and lead to a migraine event.
How does CFNC evaluate patients with migraine?
CFNC uses a comprehensive neurological approach to identify the specific systems contributing to each patientās migraines. Evaluation may include oculomotor testing, autonomic assessments, vestibular function tests, sensory integration evaluations, metabolic markers, and structural/functional neurological exams. The goal is to pinpoint which pathways are triggering sensory overload or pain cycles so treatment can be highly targeted.
What does migraine treatment look like at CFNC?
Treatment programs are individualized and may include neurological rehabilitation exercises, vestibular and eye-movement training, autonomic regulation strategies, sensory desensitization, metabolic or nutritional support recommendations, red-light therapy, neuromodulation therapies and more. By improving the stability and function of the brain networks involved in migraine, many patients experience fewer attacks, decreased intensity, and better day-to-day quality of life.
Migraine Patient Stories
About Carolina Functional Neurology Center
Carolina Functional Neurology Center is home to board-certified chiropractic neurologists trained at the Carrick Institute, treating complex conditions many providers can only manage, including migraines, POTS, dysautonomia, and long COVID, through a comprehensive, whole-person diagnostic workup. We see patients at 4 locations (Charlotte, Raleigh, Lakewood Ranch, and York) and offer transparent cash-pay care, with HSA/FSA accepted.
Contact Carolina Functional Neurology Center
Have questions about migraine treatment or want to talk to our team before scheduling? Fill out our contact form and we'll reach out to you within 24 hours to answer any questions.