Chronic headaches can be difficult to deal with and often have lasting implications on a person’s personal and professional life. Aside from serious medical causes, headaches are often a result of injury or strain to the neck. If the injuries and strain do not properly heal, continued damage will occur that could lead to permanent changes in the way the nerves respond. Thankfully, a Chiropractor can help individuals overcome their headaches if they are caused by subluxations in the spine.
One of the primary causes of chronic headaches is subluxations that occur in the cervical spine. These often occur because of poor posture and can cause damage to the many nerves that run from the spine to the head, neck, and shoulders. A Chiropractor can discover if subluxations are occurring by fully examining the patient and going over their symptoms and medical history.
To decompress the spine and the branching nerves, the doctor will perform specialized moves that seek to place the bones of the spine back in their natural positions so they are no longer pressing on the nerves and causing pain. When a person is experiencing compressed nerves in the neck, they will often have chronic headaches and neck pain and they may find it difficult to have the normal range of motion in their neck and shoulders.
Most patients will need ongoing treatments to ensure their nerves can properly heal. As the soft supportive structures of the neck are healed, the patient will need fewer and fewer adjustments and will eventually only need maintenance treatments to keep their spine in good health and prevent subluxations from occurring. It is critical patients follow their doctor’s instructions for at-home exercises and proper sitting position so they can keep their spine healthy.
If you are tired of dealing with chronic headaches that are causing you pain and irritation, chiropractic treatments can help. They will diagnose the cause of your headaches to see if chiropractic can provide you with true relief. Call the office right away and ask them for a consultation appointment so you can find relief.
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