Chiropractic For Headaches And Migraine Relief
More people complain about headaches than any other medical condition in the U.S. Roughly 45 million Americans deal with headaches each year. That works out to be just over 16% of the US population. According to statistics, over 8 million people visit their doctors each year due to headache pain.
If you’ve been suffering from headaches for a significant amount of time , you may benefit from working with The Well Chiropractic.
Studies show that adjustments can be extremely beneficial for treating headaches, in particular those that originate in the neck area.
Each person’s unique case is different and requires an examination from a Chiropractor to determine the appropriate course of treatment. In most tension headaches, relief can be found through manipulating the upper two vertebrae as well as the junction located between the thoracic and cervical spine. This form of treatment can also be helpful with migraines.
Different types
- Tension – This is the most common of headaches, affecting roughly 75% of all headache sufferers. Most people who suffer from tension headaches describe a pain on one or both sides of the head or behind the eyes. These often begin slowly and can last anywhere from 30 minutes all the way up to several days.
- Migraine – Migraines can be hereditary and sufferers usually experience their first migraine prior to the age of 30. The constriction of vessels causes a decrease in blood flow. Decrease in blood flow is thought to lead to these severe symptoms. Migraines can sometimes be made worse by triggers such as stress, lack of sleep, changing weather and certain foods.
- Cluster – These types are usually very short and target only one side of the head. Unlike migraines, cluster headaches are more common in men. Cluster headaches get their name because they tend to happen multiple times per day over a period of several days.
Headache Relief From Your Chiropractor?
Whether you’re suffering from migraines, tension or cluster , chiropractic may be able to offer you a natural treatment plan that actually works. We want to focus on fixing the problem – not covering it up. Give us call to setup a consultation to discuss your unique needs.