How to Relieve Headaches With Chiropractic

By Dr. Stephen Wander

Headaches are overlooked so much as a phase which will move on. Many people are unwise to the fact headaches are a sign of a problem, not just a painful moment in time. A major cause of headaches are misalignments. These are physical stress responses which are caused by muscle spasms either in the neck or cervical spine. They cause the spinal vertebrae to lock up and this presses the nerves causing disruption of communications to and from the brain.

The headache may seem like a dull pain or sometimes a sharp one, but a subluxation is a highly uncomfortable situation to have. If it is not treated or it is masked by drugs, then the problem could cause a problem to more areas. The neck and trapezius muscles are also highly affected but go untreated.

A chiropractor can examine the situation of stress or regular headaches. If there is a physical imbalance, whereby the spine or cranium is off center causing a subluxation, then the body's alignment will be affected as well. Another cause is physical stress, as this can result in headaches and can be treated by appropriate doctors. The third problem of headaches is abuse of chemical toxins in the body. This can cause the communication between brain and indeed the nervous system to have issues. Headaches can just be a causative problem to a more main one.

Regular chiropractic check ups can help restore balance and alignment which can in turn relieve or subdue the headaches. Subluxations are best treated quickly, therefore if you have regular or frequent headaches, which may include neck or upper back problems, a chiropractor can help diagnose and help fix the problem area.

Our chiropractors use actual adjustment techniques whereby forces are firmly placed in specific areas on the body to help guide and restore the body's alignment. Depending on the problem we can offer massage, nutritional advice and physiotherapy in a drug free environment. Having a more natural remedy is immediately more beneficial for the body and therefore less invasive. Having the proper diagnosis of headaches is important in understanding where your body needs chiropractic adjustments.

Chiropractic treatment can take time to allow the body to stick to the maneuvers and forces applied on it. Similar to dieting, the best way to treat the cervical spine, neck and therefore headaches is the calm and methodical way. This will ensure no further damage is done and wellness will be abundant.

Look for our clinic in Rockville, Maryland, and feel free to book an appointment with one of our specialists. We can arrange an assessment and check the body's alignment to determine the course of action. Whether you need massage or chiropractic treatment, we can help.

As we have seen, having headaches are sometimes a byproduct of a much larger or serious problem. It is the body's way of telling the brain something is not right. Quick assessment and treatment can reduce the discomfort and increase the wellness factor of our patients. - 32503

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