Headaches plague millions of people each year. They are a major cause of lost work days, canceled events, and… canceled romance.
Headaches that are reoccurring (chronic) are the most bothersome and debilitating. For women, it can be associated with the menstrual period. Changes in estrogen levels can somehow affect vasoconstriction (blood vessel contraction) leading to headaches.
Migraine headaches are a different animal. As most migraine sufferers know, these headaches can be preceded by an “aura”, a feeling of light headedness, and they can last more than a day. Fear of light (photophobia) can be a factor. And many migraine sufferers report nausea during the event.
The medical literature is full of research studies on migraines, but the causation remains a mystery. Some medical researches attribute it to abnormal electrical signals firing in the brain, while others attribute it to hormonal abnormalities. The typical migraine sufferer is usually prescribed strong medications like Imitrex. Some patients find that chiropractic adjustments for migraines help reduce the frequency and strength of their headaches.
Tension headaches are perhaps the most common type of headache. These headaches are associated with a sensation of a tight band around the head, and base of neck. Tension headaches can be caused by previous trauma to the neck, as in a whiplash from a car accident that resulted in a shifting of one or several neck vertebrae. The misaligned vertebrae can cause nerves to fire inappropriately, causing the muscles around the head to contract.
Chiropractic adjustments to the cervical spine ((neck)) can help alleviate and even eliminate chronic headaches. If you have a history of injury to your neck, or perhaps know you have neck issues (neck pain, poor posture, reduced flexibility), you might find success with chiropractic treatment for headaches.
Dr. Craig French is the Doctor of Chiropractic Wellness at Brier Creek in the RTP, Durham, Raleigh area.
To schedule an evaluation call 919-596-2900
Migraine headaches are a different animal. As most migraine sufferers know, these headaches can be preceded by an “aura”, a feeling of light headedness, and they can last more than a day. Fear of light (photophobia) can be a factor. And many migraine sufferers report nausea during the event.
The medical literature is full of research studies on migraines, but the causation remains a mystery. Some medical researches attribute it to abnormal electrical signals firing in the brain, while others attribute it to hormonal abnormalities. The typical migraine sufferer is usually prescribed strong medications like Imitrex. Some patients find that chiropractic adjustments for migraines help reduce the frequency and strength of their headaches.
Tension headaches are perhaps the most common type of headache. These headaches are associated with a sensation of a tight band around the head, and base of neck. Tension headaches can be caused by previous trauma to the neck, as in a whiplash from a car accident that resulted in a shifting of one or several neck vertebrae. The misaligned vertebrae can cause nerves to fire inappropriately, causing the muscles around the head to contract.
Chiropractic adjustments to the cervical spine ((neck)) can help alleviate and even eliminate chronic headaches. If you have a history of injury to your neck, or perhaps know you have neck issues (neck pain, poor posture, reduced flexibility), you might find success with chiropractic treatment for headaches.
Dr. Craig French is the Doctor of Chiropractic Wellness at Brier Creek in the RTP, Durham, Raleigh area.
To schedule an evaluation call 919-596-2900
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