In this inaugural episode of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty kicks things off by sharing his own long, complex journey with chronic daily headaches—and then dives into a candid conversation with Dr. Brett Racine, chiropractor and owner of Bonfire Chiropractic and Wellness in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

If you’ve wondered whether chiropractic care could help with your headaches (or if you’re just curious about what really happens in the chiropractor’s office), you'll find great value in this episode and conversation.

Topics include:

• Dr. Brett Racine explains his philosophy on chiropractic: it’s not just for back or neck pain. Instead, he views it as a holistic “lifestyle success strategy” that can help our bodies and brains better cope with the stress of modern life

• Discussion around common misconceptions about chiropractic care, including what it can (and can’t) do for patients

• Dr. Brett breaks down what makes his practice unique, focusing on a “brain-based” approach and a heavy emphasis on patient education in four domains: nutrition, movement, mindset, and sleep

• Insights into cervicogenic headaches—headaches that originate in the neck—and why upper spine alignment is important for some headache sufferers

• Dr. Brett performs an adjustment on Adam, and Adam describes what it actually feels like, both with a handheld instrument and by hand, demystifying the process for newcomers

• Expectations and realities of a chiropractic care plan: how long you might need to commit, how much it might cost, and the importance of giving healing enough time

• Tips for finding a reputable chiropractor, navigating red flags, and the value of listening to your “gut feeling” when choosing a practitioner
  

Who else do you know who suffers from chronic headaches or migraine? Do them a favor by sharing this episode with them. It could literally change their life!

Season 1 of This Headache Journey in sponsored by gammaCore™ Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator

The content of this episode does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.

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This Headache Journey is a podcast for those who suffer from chronic headache and migraine, and who’ve reached their limit of bouncing from provider to provider, investing ample time and money in each new intervention suggested to them, hoping the next one will finally be the one that works. 

Hosted by chronic headache patient Adam Flaherty, the podcast takes a refreshingly honest look at many of the treatments and modalities used to treat chronic headaches and migraine. In each episode, Adam breaks down a different intervention, candidly sharing his firsthand experience with it, and bringing in top experts to unpack why that intervention works for some, who it's best suited for, and how it fits into the bigger picture of managing chronic headaches and migraine.

No hype. No miracle cures. Just real experiences, real science, and practical insight to help you advocate for your own wellbeing. 

If chronic headaches or migraine have been controlling your life for far too long, This Headache Journey is about taking your power back—one informed step at a time.

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