Category: Headaches

There are many people who frequently suffer from headaches, some even on a daily basis. Many feel this is “normal.” In fact, when they visit a chiropractor for the first time for what they believe to be an unrelated issue, they may not even bring it up. They may only discuss it after being asked if […]

Headaches are a very common problem seen in chiropractic offices. They can vary from mild and barely noticeable to extreme, so much so that it results in total disability where a sufferer is restricted to bed rest in a dark, quiet room. One inexpensive, reliable method to track a patient’s progress is a self-administered test called […]

Headaches are one of the more common conditions that enter the offices of primary care doctors, including chiropractors. The standard medical treatment revolves around the use of medications and/or injections. The standard chiropractic treatment approach includes manual therapies that may include spinal manipulation or adjustments, manual or mechanical cervical traction, mobilization techniques, trigger point therapy, […]

Have you ever glanced at your reflection in a storefront window or mirror as you walked by and noticed your posture? Scary, isn’t it? We all know that we should stand up straight, but we soon forget when as we fall back into our daily routine. Poor posture is often due to years of standing […]

One of the reported causes of both migraine and tension headache is cervical muscle tension and spinal joint abnormalities in the neck. When considering treatment for headaches, whether it’s a tension-type or migraine, there are many choices available to the patient. The question is, which of the many options offer the best benefit? One study compared […]

Patients with headaches also commonly complain of neck pain. This relationship is the rule, not the exception; therefore, in order to achieve optimum results, treatment for headaches must include treatment of the neck. There are many anatomical reasons why neck problems result in headaches. Some of these include: The first three nerves exiting the spine […]