Dealing with consistent headaches that just won’t go away.
HEADACHE
Headaches can be hard to deal with. It is very common and estimated that 7 in 10 people have more than 1 headache each year and 9 in 10 Americans suffer from headaches. In fact, according to research, migraines is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world. Migraine is most common between 25 and 55 and it tends to run in families however it can affect kids too. About 10% of school-aged children suffer from migraines.
Common remedies for migraines
- Exercise
- Stretching
- Getting enough sleep
- Ice Pack
- Dark, quiet room
- Understand what triggers your migraines
Chiropractic Care for Migraines
Research shows that spinal manipulation may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originates from the neck.
In your initial exam, chiropractor will perform orthopedic and neurological testing to properly diagnose your pain. You’ll be asked series of questions to make sure the chiropractor have enough information before the adjustment.
Our adjustment is very minimal, meaning it is a high velocity, low amplitude technique. It is rare you will feel pain and most people feel a relief after. Chiropractic adjustments will help improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system.
If you have headache after an injury or trauma, we recommend you visit your primary care physicians first before seeing us.
If additional imaging is necessary such as X-ray or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), the chiropractor will refer you out.