Full Swing Healthcare is Jacksonville’s go-to spot for acupuncture-based migraine care. Dr. Cody Muren treats both the cervicogenic triggers that drive most migraines and the autonomic dysregulation that lowers your threshold for them. If you’ve been managing migraines with medication for years and nobody has looked at your neck, that’s usually the missing piece.
The Cervicogenic Connection Most People Miss
The suboccipital muscles at the base of your skull and the upper cervical joints (C1-C2) have a direct neurological relationship with the trigeminal system, the primary pain pathway for migraines. When those joints are restricted and those muscles are knotted up, your migraine threshold drops and attacks hit harder. Elevated tension in the upper trapezius amplifies the pattern further.
Dr. Muren’s approach addresses all of it together: cervical adjustment to restore joint movement, plus acupuncture targeting the suboccipitals and autonomic regulation points. Treating those cervicogenic contributors doesn’t always eliminate migraines entirely, but it very often cuts frequency significantly, which is life-changing when you’re losing three days a month to pain.
What Results Actually Look Like
One patient had managed three migraines per month for twelve years with medication alone. Her neurologist had mentioned acupuncture as an evidence-supported option, and she came to us skeptical but willing. Dr. Muren found significant C1-C2 restriction and bilateral suboccipital trigger points. Over four months with a combined chiropractic and acupuncture protocol, her migraines dropped from three per month to roughly one. She stayed on her preventive medication and credited the combination for the change.
Realistic Timeline
- Most patients notice reduced frequency or severity within 4-6 sessions
- A meaningful preventive course typically runs 8-12 sessions
- Monthly maintenance visits work well once the pattern is under control
- This is a long-term prevention strategy, not a same-day acute fix
We verify your acupuncture coverage before your first visit. Call us at (904) 539-3352 or schedule online. We’re at 13770 Beach Blvd #4, Jacksonville, FL 32224, convenient from Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Ponte Vedra.