A Boulder Chiropractor Offers Natural Tension Headache Relief With Various Therapies

If you are suffering with tension headaches, a Boulder chiropractor can provide much relief

. This type of headache is also called a stress headache. Pain spreads from the eyes, into the neck and back, as well as other muscles. It is often described as continual pressure that feels as though your head is clamped in a vice.

It is the most common type of headache and differs in intensity. The pain may be mild or moderate and, sometimes, very agonizing. Studies have shown that up to 80 percent of all USA adults get tension headaches. They are more prevalent in women.

Tension headaches have nothing to do with genetics and are usually not associated with other illnesses. They can be caused by insomnia, fatigue, poor posture, over-exertion, anxiety or a malfunction of the musculoskeletal structure. A very common cause is sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time. This results in the scalp and neck muscles tightening.

A chiropractor will examine the patient's head, eyes, neck and spine. Other orthopedic and muscular tests will also be done. If the patient has unusual symptoms, the chiropractor may require a CT (computer technology) scan, a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), or x-rays to rule out a tumor, aneurysm or other neurological disorder.

If your headache is the result of a slipped disc, a pinched nerve or other musculoskeletal dysfunction, the chiropractor will perform a spinal adjustment. This chiropractic technique involves precise and gentle manual manipulations. The aim is to re-mobilize the joints and relax the muscles.

A Boulder chiropractor has other therapies that can help. These include therapeutic massage, hot/cold therapy, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), trigger point therapy, or ultrasound. The chiropractor will not merely focus on relieving your tension headaches. He or she will want to address the underlying cause. As such, therapy will include advice about stress management, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle.

by: Ted Strothers

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