Tired of Living with Migraines or Headaches?
Here's Exactly What We Do.
$99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam — Consultation, Full Exam & 3D Digital X-Rays.
Serving Rochester Hills & Metro Detroit for 25+ years.
Does This Sound Familiar?
- Pounding, throbbing pain behind your eyes or temples that wrecks your day?
- Migraines that show up multiple times a week — and take hours or days to shake?
- Meds that used to work but now barely take the edge off?
- Sensitivity to light, sound, or smells that makes normal life impossible during an episode?
- Neck tension or stiffness that seems to trigger every headache?
- Missing work, workouts, or time with your kids because of another one?
- Told it's "just stress" or "just hormones" — but you know something's really wrong?
- Tried PT, injections, painkillers, or a neurologist with no lasting relief?
You're not alone — and you don't have to just "live with it."
How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Addresses the Root Cause of Migraines
Most migraine care just masks the symptoms. Here's how corrective upper cervical chiropractic finds and fixes what's actually driving the pain.
It Starts at the Top of Your Spine
The top two vertebrae (C1 & C2) sit right at the brainstem. When they shift even a fraction of a degree, they can irritate the nerves that regulate blood flow, muscle tension, and pain signals in your head.
We Measure — We Don't Guess
Precise 3D digital X-rays measured to the millimeter and degree. You see exactly what's out of place, why it's causing your migraines, and what a correction looks like.
Gentle, Precise Corrections
NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Activator — no twisting, no popping, no cracking. Just precise, low-force adjustments designed for the upper cervical spine.
Pre & Post X-Rays Prove the Work
We re-measure to confirm the correction actually held. You don't have to take our word for it — the imaging shows the change.
Book Your $99 New Patient Exam
Contact us — we'll take it from there.
450+ Five-Star Reviews from Metro Detroit
"I had daily migraines for years. I'd tried medications, PT, and even a neurologist — nothing worked. After a few weeks with Dr. Cicala I'm going full weeks without one. I actually feel like myself again."
"Dr. Cicala found things on my X-rays that no one else had ever mentioned. He explained everything in plain English and my headaches are dramatically better. I recommend him to everyone."
"I came in with chronic tension headaches and constant neck pain. The upper cervical work is gentle — no cracking — and it worked. First time in years I'm not reaching for ibuprofen every day."
"Warm, professional, and straight to the point. I knew exactly what my plan was, what it would cost, and how long it would take. My migraines are down to almost nothing."
"The most thorough exam I've ever had. Dr. Cicala actually took the time to figure out why my head hurt instead of just adjusting me and sending me on my way."
"Best chiropractic care I've ever received. If you're dealing with migraines, headaches, or a neck that keeps flaring up — go see Dr. Cicala."
$99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam
Here's What's Included
- Initial Consultation$75
- Full Neurological & Structural Exam$150
- 3D Digital X-Rays (if clinically necessary)$100+
- Personalized Report of Findings$50
Federal insurance exclusions may apply. Ask the front desk for details.
Three Simple Steps to Real Relief
- 1
See Exactly What's Wrong
A sit-down consultation, a full exam, and 3D X-rays measured to the millimeter — so you get real answers about your migraines instead of guesswork.
- 2
Get a Personalized Plan
Dr. Cicala walks you through what's actually driving your headaches and a clear correction plan with a beginning, middle, and end — no pressure, no confusion.
- 3
Get Your Life Back
Wake up without dreading another migraine. Show up for work, workouts, and your family — without a pill bottle running your day.
Everything We Use to Relieve Migraines — Under One Roof
Your plan is built from the tools that actually match your exam findings — no cookie-cutter care, no unnecessary add-ons.
Upper Cervical Correction (NUCCA)
Precise, low-force adjustments to the C1 vertebra — measured on X-ray, held with millimeter accuracy.
Restores proper alignment at the brainstem, where migraine-triggering nerve interference starts.
Orthospinology & Activator
Gentle instrument-based techniques for patients who don't want twisting, popping, or cracking.
Delivers precise force without the manual manipulation that scares most migraine patients away from chiropractic.
3D Digital X-Ray Analysis
Measured to the millimeter and degree, with pre and post imaging to confirm the correction held.
Removes the guesswork — you see exactly what's out of place and exactly what changed.
Postural & Neurological Exam
A full nerve, balance, and posture assessment to find every place the misalignment is showing up.
Identifies the migraine drivers that most standard exams miss.
Functional Medicine Support
Nutrition, hydration, sleep, and stress-load coaching for patients whose triggers go beyond the spine.
Addresses the food, hormone, and lifestyle triggers that make migraines flare.
Home Care & Ergonomic Coaching
Simple daily habits — pillow, screen height, posture — you can do between visits.
Keeps the correction holding so the migraines don't come back the moment you sit at your desk.
Dr. Richard Cicala, D.C.
Dr. Cicala has spent 25+ years helping people in Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit get out of migraines, chronic headaches, and the neck tension that comes with them. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and is certified in NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Activator — the gentle upper cervical techniques that don't involve twisting, popping, or cracking.
His approach is simple: use a real exam and precise 3D X-rays to find which vertebra is out of place and why it's driving your migraines, explain it in plain English, then correct it — instead of masking it with pills, injections, or endless referrals.
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Migraine & Headache Focus
- Palmer College Graduate
- 25+ Years Experience
Everything you might be wondering.
- You'll sit down with Dr. Cicala for a consultation, get a full neurological and structural exam, and 3D digital X-rays measured to the millimeter. You leave knowing exactly what's causing your migraines and what your options are — no pressure, no upsell.
Ready to finally get real answers about your migraines?
Book your $99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam — consultation, full exam, and 3D digital X-rays. Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit patients welcome.
Balanced Living Chiropractic — Rochester Hills, MI
Office Hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed