Headaches are a serious issue for those who get them often. Even if they don’t come on strong, they tend to wind up there. The irony is that we can actually accentuate mild headaches when we stress about them, giving them more power and control over our day.
Chiropractic care has been proven effective for mitigating your headache pain. Chiropractors believe in finding the root cause of pain, not just covering it up. Once a full body analysis is achieved, services can be provided to fix the injury, promoting less frequent and less aggressive headaches.
Let’s dive into:
Who gets headaches?
What are the different kinds of headaches?
Why we experience headaches?
How to manage your headaches with chiropractic solutions
And more...
Who Gets Headaches?
Headaches happen for various reasons, making anyone susceptible to them. Some headaches are due to an event, like lack of sleep or drinking too much alcohol in one sitting, but others are chronic, meaning they happen often and for seemingly no reason.
Chiropractic care can help all kinds of people who suffer from headaches, including:
Athletes
Those who were in an auto accident
Those with injuries to the spine
Sedentary lifestyles
Those who work for extended periods at the computer daily
Those of all ages
Those with high levels of anxiety or worry
Those who need lifestyle adjustments
And many others
different Kind of Headaches
There are four kinds of primary headaches, which are headaches due to sensitivities; a medical condition does not cause them.
Migraine headaches
Much more painful and debilitating than some other headaches, migraines cause throbbing pain and can make getting out of bed exceptionally challenging. They are generally triggered by events such as movement, light, and sound.
Symptoms include:
Severe pain in the head and neck
Fatigue
Visual disruptions or temporary vision loss
Nausea
Vertigo
Irritability
And others
Tension headaches
Tension headaches are generally less painful than migraines and often brought on by mental or emotional stress or prolonged periods of inactivity. Other common reasons include lack of sleep or straining the eyes.
Symptoms include:
Consistent pain
Dull, aching pain
Mild discomfort in and around both sides of the head
Tightness or pressure across the forehead
Tenderness in the scalp, neck, and shoulder muscles
And others
Cluster headaches
Some consider cluster headaches to be the worst. They are very aggressive and can last weeks or even months. Their name is due to their occurrence. Most last for up to 45 minutes and happen up to eight times in one day. Typical triggers are seasonal changes and alcohol or tobacco use.
Symptoms include:
Burning pain
Pain behind one eye that can radiate to the forehead, nose, and gums
Inability to rest easy or sit still
Congestion
Watery eye on the affected side
Sweating
And others
New Daily Consistent Headaches (NDCH)
When patients complain of new daily headaches, it can be due to medication overuse or an injury to the head, spine, or neck, as well as other lifestyle choices and conditions.
Symptoms include:
Long-lasting and constant pain
Moderate to intense pain
Pain on both sides of the head
Pressure or tightening in or around the head
Pain is stagnant (doesn’t worsen during the cycle)
And others
Why Most of Us Get Headaches
More often than not, your headaches are caused by your lifestyle choices and sensitivities. The good news about this is that some of these are modifiable, and with the right support, you can find relief.
Common reasons for headaches include:
Insomnia or lack of sleep
Alcohol use (often red wine)
Dehydration
Processed food
Nicotine
Stress
Certain prolonged postures
Lack of nutrients or food intake
Lack of physical activity
Too much physical activity (overtraining)
Improperly treated or unhealed injuries, such as whiplash
Too much time focused on a device
Environmental factors: season change or light, smell, and sound sensitivities
Chiropractic Solutions to End Your Headaches
Chiropractic care has been shown to end headache pain for many, and, with regular services, may be able to prevent them altogether. Combining in-office treatments with insight and guidance on important lifestyle changes, chiropractic is an excellent resource for those who want a non-invasive, natural way to end their headaches.
Chiropractors have significant knowledge of the spine and the soft tissues of the neck and back. They utilize methods that restore balance and alignment and reduce pressure on restricted nerves and soft tissues, alleviating your headaches quickly.
Our team has the experience and tools to perform:
Chiropractic adjustments- a highly controlled and targeted manual thrust to the affected joint of the spine to ensure alignment through the back and into the neck
Y-Strap adjustments- using a specially designed tool, we are able to generate decompression in the spinal discs and take pressure off of the suboccipital nerves, which often contribute to headaches
Soft tissue therapies- varied techniques that heal injured soft tissues, relieving pressure and allowing the body to function properly
Education regarding lifestyle and how to improve upon it to lessen your headaches
And others
Visit a Chiropractor and End Your Headaches
Our Reno chiropractic clinic has what it takes to help end your headaches. We’ve seen firsthand how our safe, natural solutions can decrease your headache frequency and severity. If you’re ready to start living life to the fullest every day, contact us; and let’s do it.
