Headaches

Headaches are among the most common pain conditions in the world. It is estimated that 75% of the world’s population has experience at least 1 headache in the past year. A common type of headache is a cervicogenic (meaning it is due to cervical {neck} issues) headache. These headaches may be felt in the back, sides and front of the head or in the front of the face or neck. Irritation of the nerves and musculature of the upper back and neck can be caused by abnormal curvature of the cervical spine (neck) due to trauma, poor posture, or degeneration of the spine. 

 

The typical remedy is to reach for an ibuprofen or Advil to relieve the symptoms. However, these only mask the pain and do nothing to address the root cause of the issue. Medical management of headaches usually involves some type of medication which may cause undesired side effects. Chiropractic offers a safe and drug-free approach to managing your headaches.

 

Chiropractors are experts in determining the root cause of your headaches and administering the proper course of care to return you to a pain-free lifestyle. In most cases, a series of spinal adjustments will provide relief in conjunction with lifestyle changes help keep your headaches at bay.