The surprising way to get rid of a headach
Men and women regularly suffer from severe headaches including migraine headaches and this does not include the “nuisance” headaches that we all get from time to time.
Many people manage their headaches with over the counter or prescription drugs. Medications provide only temporary relief. With continued use they frequently cause rebound headaches. The pain returns, sometimes more intensely than before.
Chiropractic adjustments can help by focusing on spinal adjustments and soft tissue release. The American Chiropractic Association reports that up to 14% of patients who see a Chiropractor site headache as a primary concern. The success rate of treating headaches with Chiropractic Care can be superior in some cases to pharmaceutical management.
How it helps: headaches often are caused by disorders in the neck and/or upper shoulders. Stuck or fixated joints in the neck called “subluxations” can cause muscle tightness that irritate the nerves that travel up to the back of the head. Relaxing these muscles and taking the irritation off the nerves with Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue work can reduce or even eliminate headaches.
Many patients with headaches also need lifestyle adjustments. Poor sleep is a common cause of headaches as well as dehydration, which can disrupt the normal pressure of cerebrospinal fluid. Sitting in front of a computer with poor posture for several hours at a time can cause headaches more frequently than those who get up and move around regularly.
Please consider the risk of side effects from chronic use of common over-the-counter medications used for neck pain and headaches compared to the natural, gentle effects of Chiropractic Care. Take control of your health and know that your headaches can be helped naturally and safely with quality Chiropractic Care!
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