Headaches and migraines are more common than many people realize. Nine out of every 10 U.S. adults suffer from headaches, while migraines alone interfere with the lives of 37 million individuals. Fortunately, Shadowood Chiropractic Center offers a number of options to help patients find lasting headache relief.
An occasional headache is a minor problem, but frequent headaches and migraines can disrupt your daily life. Chiropractic care aims to bring relief with natural, drug-free methods. Common headache causes include:
The most common types we see are sinus headaches, tension headaches, and headaches linked to spinal misalignment. Migraines are different, since they involve the trigeminal nerve, which controls feeling in the face and the muscles used for chewing. When this nerve is triggered, blood vessels on the surface of the brain can swell, causing pain around the eyes, sinuses, jaw, temples, neck, or face. Alignment problems in the upper back and neck may also play a role.
Some headaches start from a problem in the neck. Research suggests spinal manipulation may lower how often these headaches happen and how strong they feel.
“Spinal manipulation may reduce the frequency and intensity of cervicogenic headache”
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “Spinal Manipulation: What You Need To Know”
Our goal in treating headaches is to reduce their frequency, duration, and severity while avoiding any risks associated with invasive therapies or medications. Chiropractic care dissolves muscle tension to improve circulation and corrects spinal misalignments responsible for many headaches. To determine the cause of your headache or migraine problem, our chiropractor will take your medical history and evaluate your diet, symptoms, posture, and lifestyle to develop a customized treatment plan for headache relief.
Many treatment plans include a combination of various modes of professional therapies and home care. Spinal adjustments correct misalignment in the neck and upper back vertebrae. They also alleviate long-term muscle strains that repeatedly set off tension headaches. Other effective therapies include corrective exercises to improve posture, ergonomic changes at work and at home, and massage to loosen muscles.
Chiropractic methods are particularly helpful for treating migraines. Adjustments boost the efficiency of your nervous system. This helps return levels of neurotransmitters to normal, which prevents the sudden changes in diameter of blood vessels linked to migraines. Chiropractors also help patients identify possible triggers and recommend dietary and lifestyle changes to help avoid migraine attacks.
Do migraines or other headaches interfere with the lifestyle you love? Our chiropractor, Dr. Denise Gimbel, can help you regain it. Our team has treated U.S. Olympic and professional athletes and has served the local community since 1985. Call our Shadowood Chiropractic Center today at (561) 488-4000 to begin your journey toward wellness and the headache relief you deserve.