Headache Pain? Choose Chiropractic
Overcome Headaches with Help From MCR Chiropractic
Over 45 million Americans suffer from headaches, making it the 3rd most common disease in the world, impacting 1 out of 7 people. While there are many different “triggers” such as alcohol, chocolate, scents, and other factors that cause headaches and migraines, most people who suffer from chronic or recurring headaches have underlying neck problems that contribute to their headaches.
According to Stanford Health Care, some of the common types of headaches include:
- Tension
- Cervicogenic or neck muscle-related
- Migraine
- Secondary headaches from an underlying condition, such as fever, infectious disease, or sinus disorder
Regardless of the type of headache, waking up with pain can interfere with your day no matter what is on your calendar. Furthermore, while many of us are comfortable relying on pain medication to deal with the symptoms of a migraine or headache, there are other options to get to the root cause of your pain.
Chiropractic treatments are designed to help the body function at its peak. No matter how old you are or the frequency with which you have them, dealing with frequent headaches can be incredibly frustrating, but chiropractic care can offer relief.
Choose Chiropractic for Headache Relief
How Can We Help?
Headaches and migraines are often associated with myofascial trigger points (tight and tender points in a muscle) and muscle spasms in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Many headaches can be triggered by physical and/or emotional stress, resulting in tension headaches. Tension headaches can be very painful and debilitating and can possibly trigger migraine headaches.
Visiting a chiropractor is an excellent alternative to traditional medication management of headaches. With the help of MCR Chiropractic, you can decrease the intensity, frequency, and duration of headaches.
Five Ways Chiropractors Can Reduce Your Headache Pain
Spinal Manipulations
Research has shown that spinal manipulation can effectively treat tension headaches and headaches that originate in the back. According to a 2011 study conducted by the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, improves migraine and cervicogenic headaches.
Focus on Movement
Studies have shown that increasing activity levels can decrease pain and inflammation. Chiropractic also improves range of motion and joint health and promotes overall health.
Education on Triggers
Chiropractors want their patients to understand the triggers that contribute to their headaches, such as poor posture, eye strain, and even sleeping in the wrong position. Recognizing these triggers can help patients prevent as many painful headaches as possible.
Hands-on Care
Chiropractors provide hands-on treatment techniques designed to increase the mobility of your head and neck, decrease muscle tension and spasms, and improve posture. If additional modalities are needed, such as dry needling or cupping, your chiropractor will make a recommendation to help you get the most out of your sessions.
Postural Awareness
Do you spend a lot of time staring at a screen or driving in a car? Do you have a forward head or rounded shoulders? If so, your upper cervical spine may be causing pinching of nerves. Therefore, one aspect of care your care chiropractor may implement includes correcting your posture. We’ll also address tight pectoral muscles or weakened upper back muscles that impact posture.
Don’t Ignore Your Headaches – Overcome Them!
Cut through the fog of your headaches with help from MCR Chiropractic! Your chiropractor will help get to the root cause of your pain. You’ll be empowered to take control of your headaches to live a life full of motion.
At MCR Chiropractic, we are committed to empowering you to achieve a lifetime of health and wellness. Call your nearest MCR Chiropractic to schedule an appointment or complete the form below!
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