Research shows that around nine out of every ten Americans suffer from headaches. There are various types of headache and they can range from mild to severe. Tension headaches are one of the most common, and they can cause mild to intense pain in your head, neck, and behind your eyes. Migraines are another form of headache, and they are often considered one of the most severe since they are almost always accompanied by a range of debilitating symptoms. These can include visual disturbances, slurred speech, and temporary memory loss.
Many people who experience regular headaches and/or migraines find that there are certain things that can trigger them and learn to go out of their way to avoid them. For example, bright lights, low blood sugar, or anxiety attacks. They are also heavily reliant on medications to deal with their symptoms when a headache or migraine does arise.
If you are suffering from recurrent tension-type headaches and/or migraines and don’t want to rely on prescription pain medications, we can create a personalized treatment plan that can alleviate your symptoms without the need for drugs.
What is Included in a Treatment Plan for Migraines and Headaches?
Our unique and completely tailored patient plans include a number of different treatment modalities including the following key elements:
Spinal Adjustments
Spinal adjustments are one of the best-known elements of chiropractic care. Also known as spinal manipulations, this practice involves your chiropractor applying pressure and force to the vertebrae in your spine that are believed to be causing your headaches. This is usually in the cervical spine, which is the upper part of the spine that is located in the neck.
By realigning the cervical spine, we can reduce nerve irritation and muscle tension that often contribute to headaches and migraines. Many patients experience significant relief after just a few sessions.
Additional Treatment Approaches
Beyond spinal adjustments, we may incorporate other therapeutic techniques into your treatment plan, including:
- Soft tissue therapy to release muscle tension in the neck and shoulders
- Posture correction to address alignment issues that may be contributing to your headaches
- Lifestyle recommendations including dietary changes, stress management techniques, and ergonomic adjustments
- Trigger point therapy to address specific areas of muscle tension
Our goal is to not only provide relief from your current symptoms but also to address the underlying causes of your headaches to prevent future occurrences.
If you are experiencing headaches and/or migraines and would like to explore drug-free treatment options, contact Integral Chiropractic today. We are happy to help you find relief and improve your quality of life.
