Headaches

Headache Pain

Millions of people live everyday with headaches. Some of these are mild and annoying, and some are absolutely debilitating. While most are not life-threatening, they are a huge pain. The good news is that there are some things you can do to help prevent and treat your headache. Chiropractic is a drug free answer to freedom from headaches.

Primary headaches can be divided into three basic categories; tension type headaches, migraines and cervicogenic headaches. Of these, tension headaches are the most common. These are caused by general stress, physical stress, lack of sleep. They are usually mild to severe and generalized all over the head.

Migraines, on the other hand, are severe, throbbing and often localized to one side. They can last from minutes to several days, and are often accompanied by nausea.

Cervicogenic headaches begin in the neck and radiate into the head. They are usually isolated to one side.

Learning to avoid headaches is a key step in the treatment process. There are several things you can do. For computer or machine operators take breaks every thirty minutes and do stretches of your back and shoulders. Drink plenty of water and avoid dehydration, a major cause of headaches. Take a short break and walk around every few hours.

Over 4 billion dollars is spent every year on over the counter medication for headaches. Many of these have been shown to be ineffective, and some may in fact actually cause headaches! Caution must be exercised when considering which medication to choose, because of possible side effects and interactions with other drugs and supplements you may be taking.

A better choice is chiropractic care. Recent research has shown the effectiveness of chiropractic care in treatment of headaches. At LifeStyle Chiropractic we work hard to identify the type of headache you are experiencing and the best treatment for it. If we believe chiropractic is not the best treatment we will refer you to the health care professional best equipped to handle it. We are confident that we will be able to find the cause of your headaches, not just cover up the symptoms.  

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