For three long years—1,200 relentless days—Tina, a passionate photographer, spent every waking moment with a headache. A dull discomfort turned into a nagging, full-blown, full-head pain that dominated her daily existence.“I’ve had a headache for approximately 1,200 days straight. Every second, every day. It feels like a balloon pressing on my entire head,” Tina revealed in a conversation during her first visit to Dr. Rahim Saleehmohamed, a chiropractor and spine wellness expert known for treating chronic musculoskeletal conditions.In spite of the relentless pain, Tina kept working. Since she was a professional photographer, she habitually carried heavy camera equipment, consistently subjecting her neck, shoulders, and spine to tension. "It's like adrenaline that drives me. But it's pain. It's exhaustion. It's part of my life," she confessed.Dr. Rahim's clinical strategy is to make a thorough structural analysis—beyond the presenting signs to determine the anatomical and biomechanical origins of chronic problems.After having a look at Tina's spine and posture, Dr. Rahim found an array of imbalances. In particular, a past tailbone (coccyx) injury had deranged her pelvis, which, over time, created a chain reaction of compensatory shifts throughout her spine—from her sacrum and mid-back to her top cervical spine, shoulders, and jaw.Her left hip was misaligned, which created a functional leg length discrepancy. Not only did this change the manner in which she walked, but it also made her body compensate by side-to-side movements—"a zigzag of pain," as Dr. Rahim put it."Every one of the muscles is always firing just to keep her upright," he said. "All that constant firing causes fatigue and, ultimately, chronic pain. The stress from the pelvis propagates upward, affecting everything from the sacrum on up through the jaw."Chain Reaction in the SpineX-ray examination confirmed several misalignments:Tilted Pelvis: Resulting from the tailbone injury and rotation of the pelvisThoracic Kinks: Particularly near T6, related to mid-back pain and even stomach discomfortCervical Displacement: The highest cervical vertebra (C1) was displaced, impacting her neck and head alignmentTMJ Dysfunction: Jaw strain from bad head postureFrozen SI Joints: Her sacroiliac joints did not have sufficient mobility, which hindered effortless hip and lower spine movementEven her gait while walking exhibited these problems. Tina exhibited signs of pronation of the left foot—a compensatory mechanism to elevate her malaligned hip. "There's not much movement through her SI joints when she walks. It's just. stuck," Dr. Rahim observed during her examination.Dr. Rahim's treatment was precise and individualized. In the first session, he used a series of specific chiropractic adjustments:Coccyx and Sacrum (S5): Correcting foundational pelvic alignmentT6 Adjustment: Severe kink in the thoracic spine generally linked with stress and digestive systemC1 Adjustment: Straightening the upper cervical spine to eliminate tension from the neck upwardTMJ and Ear Adjustments: Relieving tension on the jaw and pressure around the cranial areaShoulder Balancing: To offset the unbalanced muscle tensionEvery adjustment was to minimize nerve interference, redistribute weight more evenly, and enable her spine to stabilize.Though chiropractic treatment may take a course of sessions, Tina noticed a subtle change immediately after her first adjustment. "Something feels different," she ventured, hesitantly hopeful.Dr. Rahim noted increased spinal mobility and a more defined base of the neck—showing her nervous system was already reacting to the alignment.By clearing the “blockages” in her body’s structure, the goal wasn’t just pain relief—it was to help her body heal from the inside out. “The foundation was behind her. Now, we’re working to bring her back into balance,” Dr. Rahim explained.What Tina’s Case Reveals About Modern Pain?Tina's case is not unique. As sedentary lives, screen-oriented jobs, and physically stressful jobs such as photography become more prevalent, more and more people are experiencing unexplained chronic pain. Pain is commonly addressed symptomatically—with medication or temporary relief techniques—without probing the underlying mechanical misalignments.Dr. Rahim's integrative chiropractic model shows that chronic problems can be caused by what seem like minor injuries that lead to long-term structural tension. "Pain is the body's alarm system. If we don't address the cause, it keeps ringing," he said.If you have recurring headaches, neck pain, or back pain—particularly following injuries or decades of bad posture—have a complete spinal examination. It might uncover what blood tests and scans won't.Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a certified healthcare provider before beginning any treatment.