The most frequent cause
of headaches in
chiropractic patients is
spinal dysfunction.
Headaches are NOT
just a normal part of life. They are a definite sign something is wrong.
Chiropractic Treatment for Headache
Headaches are not just a normal part of life, as some people believe, because they are so common. They are a definite sign something is wrong.
Migraine, tension, cluster, and dehydration are some of the common types of headaches; but the most frequent cause of headaches in chiropractic patients is spinal dysfunction. The spinal dysfunction causes irritation of the nerves as they exit the upper spine, and results in pain along the path. The nerves in the upper half of the neck are responsible for the way the entire head and upper half of the neck feel.
Your chiropractor can help you discover why you are having headaches. Tell him everything about how you feel before, during and after a headache, so he can diagnose the problem accurately. Managing your headaches should include chiropractic adjustments, rather than drugs or surgery, to normalize the function of your spine and reduce your head pain. He may recommend lifestyle changes to help prevent further recurrence of the headaches and advise you on how you can help deal with the problems.
This is the kind of knowledge you need to help prevent headaches from starting. Understanding how they are triggered will help you stop them. Your doctor may recommend the use of heat/ice, rest/activity, or stimulation /repression techniques when you feel a headache coming. He will help you learn when it is appropriate to seek help and when it is unnecessary. Most patients who seek chiropractic care for their headaches receive some measure of relief. As all factors are dealt with, you should have fewer headaches.