Headaches & Migraines Care Near Southwest Reno
About 7 minutes from Southwest Reno — examination-first headache care by Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC, central Reno since 1993.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC — Chiropractic Physician, Nevada License B-567 · Dr. Bader · Dr. Doyle · Last reviewed: July 2026
You shouldn’t have to guess who to trust with headache. From Southwest Reno, our Moana Lane clinic is about 7 minutes away (Plumb Lane or Lakeside Drive) — and Dr. Bader’s credentials are public, verifiable and printed right on this site.
What we evaluate and care for
We evaluate and care for tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches that start in the neck, and migraine patterns worth evaluating. Getting here from Southwest Reno is simple — Plumb Lane or Lakeside Drive — and we know the neighborhood: the Lakeside and Plumas corridors, Virginia Lake loop walkers, and the medical offices around Saint Mary's.
How care works here
One established clinic since 1993. No franchise churn, no high-pressure care plans — recommendations are explained, re-evaluated on a schedule, and the decision is always yours. That’s why families from Southwest Reno have sent three generations through our door.
How chiropractic care may help headache
For cervicogenic and tension-type patterns, care may include specific upper-cervical and upper-thoracic adjustments, soft-tissue work at the skull base, posture and workstation coaching, and home exercises. Many patients see their frequency and intensity improve over a course of care; we track headache days so the answer is in the numbers.
⚠ When to seek medical care instead
Emergency evaluation for: a sudden 'worst headache of your life,' headache with fever and stiff neck, after head trauma, with confusion, vision loss or weakness, or a brand-new headache pattern after age 50. These aren't chiropractic cases until a physician clears them — we screen and refer first.
One call starts it: (775) 829-7575. If we’re with a patient, leave a message or use the form — requests are returned the same business day.
This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.
In pain right now? Acute patients get priority scheduling. Call and tell us what’s going on — same-week appointments are usually available.
☎ (775) 829-7575Headaches near Southwest Reno — FAQs
How far are you from Southwest Reno?
About 7 minutes in normal traffic — Plumb Lane or Lakeside Drive. One clinic, central Reno, parking at the door.
What should I do about headache before my visit?
Keep gently moving within comfort, note what provokes and relieves it, and avoid self-treating aggressively. If any red-flag symptom on this page appears, seek medical care first — otherwise, call and we'll get you in, usually the same week.
Will I be treated on the first visit?
Usually yes — examination first, then care the same day when findings support it. You'll hear the findings in plain English before anything begins, and the decision is always yours.
What patients say
Reno Patients, In Their Own Words
“First time here… Friendly and efficient receptionist, she explained everything in detail. I saw Dr. Bader. Listened to my areas of pain, explained many things and my first adjustment was great. He is also friendly, has good “bedside” manners. They are a hometown health provider.”
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Bader for the last 15 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great bedside manor. The office is very well run… Most insurance is accepted and if it’s not, the cash plan is very reasonable. Walk in’s are acceptable and same day appointments are most likely.”
“Dr Bader is a Super Chiropractor! Palmer educated.”
“They actually work on fixing your issues with adjustments and therapy and get you in and out of the office in a timely manner.”
Real patient reviews from Google and Yelp, quoted word-for-word (ellipses mark trims — nothing else is changed). Individual experiences vary — care decisions always follow an examination. Read them all — unfiltered — at the sources.
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Tell Us What’s Going On
Fastest path is a call — (775) 829-7575 (Mon/Wed 9–1 & 3–5 · Tue/Thu 2–5 · Fri 9–1). Prefer to write? Send this and we’ll call you back, usually within the hour during office hours — after hours, you’re first on the morning list.
One Call Starts It.
Mon/Wed 9–1 & 3–5 · Tue/Thu 2–5 · Fri 9–1 · 294 E. Moana Lane, Suite 28