Headaches are a common ailment suffered by hundreds of thousands of people nationwide. However, did you know that chiropractic could be the solution to your pain? Here at Bare Chiropractic, we believe that these all-natural treatment options should be more thoroughly explored before those who suffer from headaches default back to pills that may have undesirable side effects.
What Causes Headaches?
There are numerous “triggers” for headaches. Foods, environmental stimuli—such as lights, sounds, and maybe even textures—and/or specific movements or head positions are examples of these. Rarely, these triggers can be because of underlying physical conditions and can be enough to put someone in the hospital. However, physical issues are responsible for only about 5% of all headaches.
Primary headaches, such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches, account for the remaining 95% of headaches. These headaches are not caused by sickness; rather, the headache itself is the main concern.
Secondary Headaches
It should be noted that even though secondary headaches are more uncommon than primary ones, they shouldn’t be counted out, especially if you’re having other symptoms or have recently experienced a form of head trauma. These headaches can be indicative of a small bump on the head, a concussion, an infection of the head and neck area, or even a mass inside the skull pressing into the brain itself.
How Chiropractic Can Help
Migraine and tension headache symptoms can be managed and relieved with chiropractic treatment. Individuals with migraines and tension headaches can benefit from chiropractic care since it is a safe, non-invasive, and non-addictive option in contrast to prescription or over-the-counter pain drugs (OTCs), which are routinely administered to help manage pain.
A chiropractic adjustment is a mild, non-invasive, and non-addictive therapy in stark contrast to most traditional headache cures. Chiropractic adjustments aim to reduce inflammation and enhance the function of the nervous system by eliminating the subluxations in the spine and reducing pressure on the surrounding nerves. Your body can better manage your wellbeing when spinal health is at its best, and optimal function within your nervous system can reduce the severity and frequency of headaches.
Does It Work?
In short, absolutely! Chiropractic has been used to treat headaches for decades, and it has plenty of research to back up its efficacy. In one recent case, a 44-year-old woman experienced long-term relief from her major tension after regular chiropractic adjustments! These methods are all-natural, are non-invasive, and don’t come with an addiction risk like many painkillers do.
Chiropractors such as Dr. Thomas Keogh have been studying for years in order to help you and other headache sufferers experience a pain-free life through continuous adjustments and good health from within. If you’re curious about what chiropractic can do for you, contact us at our office in Billings. We’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and get you on the road to recovery!
Sources
Chu, Eric Chun Pu, and Michelle Ng. “Long-Term Relief from Tension-Type Headache and Major Depression Following Chiropractic Treatment.” Journal Of Family Medicine and Primary Care 7.3 (2018): 629. https://dx.doi.org/10.4103%2Fjfmpc.jfmpc_68_18
Filler, Levi, Murtaza Akhter, and Perrin Nimlos. “Evaluation and Management of the Emergency Department Headache.” Seminars in Neurology. Vol. 39. No. 01. Thieme Medical Publishers, 2019. https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0038-1677023?device=mobile&innerWidth=412&offsetWidth=412
