subject: Put An End To Debilitating Headaches And Migraines With Chiropractic Care [print this page] If you suffer from frequent headaches, you are not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches, with some being occasional, some frequent, some dull and throbbing, and some cause unbearable pain and nausea. When you experience these headaches, what do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Do you lie down or take a pain reliever and hope it goes away? No matter your cure, there is a better alternative in chiropractic care.
The Origins of Your Headache
Before you begin seeking a headache remedy, it is important to understand the origin of your headache. Spinal manipulations have shown to decrease the severity and frequency of headaches, because they usually are due to a misaligned spine. Poor posture or injury can force your vertebrae out of place and place pressure on your nerves. These nerves can then send painful signals to the muscles surrounding the neck and cause headaches. The spinal manipulations are used to straighten your spine and relax your muscles.
There are several types of headaches including:
*Tension
*Migraine
*Cervicogenic
Most people experience a tension headache, which includes moderate pain on both sides of the head and is often described as a pressure that is squeezing your head causing the pain. Migraines are even more severe as they are usually described as a throbbing pain. A migraine can sometimes even cause nausea, loss of appetite, and in some cases, vision difficulties. If you get a migraine headache regularly, keep a record of the foods you eat as you may notice that your headaches are caused by specific foods. A cervicogenic headache is related to the spine and causes most tension type headaches.
What can Your Chiropractor do?
Your chiropractor in Downers Grove can do one or more of the following if you suffer from a headache:
*Perform spinal manipulation, or chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system.
*Provide nutritional advice, recommending a change in diet and perhaps the addition of B complex vitamins.
*Offer advice on posture, ergonomics, exercises and relaxation techniques. This advice should help to relieve the recurring joint irritation and tension in the muscles of the neck and upper back.
Doctors of chiropractic undergo extensive training to help their patients in many ways - not just back pain. They know how tension in the spine relates to problems in other parts of the body, and they can take steps to relieve those problems. If your headache is symptomatic of a health problem that needs the care of another discipline, your doctor of chiropractic will refer you to an appropriate specialist.
Not all headaches are caused by spinal misalignments, but you should consult your chiropractor in Downers Grove before you begin any treatments. Sometimes caffeine, lack of nutrients, stress, allergies, menstruation, or poor sleep habits can cause headaches. Talk to your Downers Grove chiropractor today about ways to improve your lifestyle and to help you lead healthier lives by focusing on wellness and prevention.
