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It is estimated that between 75-90% of the population experience one or more headache every year. Most of these will be benign and mildly annoying, however, some will be debilitating and have a significant impact on wellbeing. Fortunately very few headaches will be the result of a sinister cause and in these cases, chiropractors are well trained to recognise the red flags and refer appropriately.
Headaches are so common; most people think getting a headache is a normal part of everyday life. This is simply not true. Headaches are a sign that something is wrong. While some people may just pop a pill, chiropractors would encourage addressing the cause and not just covering up the symptom.
Chiropractic is a recognised health choice for headaches because one of the most common headache triggers is Cervicogenic, which literally means ‘from the neck’.
In one Macquarie University study the approach of correcting spinal imbalances in the neck and upper back with chiropractic care was tested in patients with chronic migraines. The results showed that specific chiropractic adjustments decreased the severity of migraines in 72% of patients. The frequency, duration, disability and amount of medication also reduced.
Your chiropractor will also be interested in how your lifestyle may be affecting your headaches. Stress reduction, breathing exercises, improving diet, certain supplements and drinking plenty of water may all be helpful.
- Tension Headaches
- Migraine Headaches
- Cluster Headache
- Secondary Headaches
- Cranial Neuralgias
