Drugs are not necessary very often to relieve headaches, yet that is the approach taken by conventional medicine. Chiropractic adjustment of the neck is effective, especially if there is misalignment. Treating the triggers of headache can relieve the pain within minutes using infrared light treatments.
There are a wide range of disciplines, especially when used together, that offer effective treatment for headaches that include chiropractic, acupuncture and acupressure, massage, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, neurofeedback, infrared light therapy, and many others.