How Chiropractors Can Assist in Headache Relief

Most people will experience headache pain at some point in their lives. Headaches can range from a dull ache to severe throbbing pain with nausea. The location of the headache and the pain intensity are good indicators of your type of headache.

Tension headaches are a prevalent type and cause pain throughout the head, scalp, and neck. Because tension headaches are frequently caused by a combination of stress and back or neck strain, chiropractic care has been shown to help relieve these headaches.

Some people get migraines, which are throbbing headaches that can cause debilitating pain, nausea, and sensitivity to their surroundings. Migraines are frequently chronic, with pain lasting anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

If you have a headache, your first thought may be to take an over-the-counter pain reliever. But have you considered a more natural remedy for headache pain? Chiropractic care, without medication, has been shown in studies to be an effective treatment for various headaches.

Headache relief with chiropractic adjustments

According to the American Chiropractic Association, spinal manipulation is an effective treatment option for headaches. In addition, chiropractic adjustments can help with acute and chronic neck pain, reducing the number of headaches you have — migraines, tension headaches, or something else.

We adjust the alignment of your spine using a targeted methodology to improve spinal function and relieve nervous system stress. This allows your body to function normally and reduces the likelihood of stress and tension building up until headache pain develops.

Seeing a chiropractor can help you cope with the stress of everyday life. For example, whether you spend long hours driving or working in an office, stress can manifest in various ways that cause headache pain.

Lifestyle changes can help prevent headaches.

Our team believes in a comprehensive approach to headache treatment, which includes identifying your triggers. We’ll work with you to understand your specific situation to help you identify the source of your headaches.

The following are some of the most common causes of headache pain:

• Stress
• Working long hours at a computer or on your phone
• a few foods
• Your surroundings 
• Insomnia

When we determine that certain foods or environmental triggers are causing your headaches, we can help you make small lifestyle changes to avoid these triggers.

Tension headaches are frequently caused by spending too much time in one position. For example, looking down at your phone or working on a computer can cause muscle tension in your neck, resulting in a “tech neck” and making you more prone to headaches.

Prolonged periods of sitting in the same position can irritate joints and cause muscle tension in your upper back. In addition to your chiropractic care plan, chiropractors frequently recommends that you take a break every 30-60 minutes to move around, and avoid pain.

Overall, lifestyle changes combined with chiropractic adjustments can make a significant difference in relieving chronic headache pain.

Think twice about taking a pain reliever the next time you have a headache. Instead, call our Jacksonville, Florida office or use our convenient online booking tool to schedule an appointment.