Chiropractors aim to provide treatment for conditions related to joints bones and muscles. They perform 'adjustments,' usually manually, to help correct various physical problems. By treating these conditions, the symptoms and painful effects occurring throughout the body and particularly, in the nervous system, can ideally be eased. Headaches are actually a common complaint heard in the chiropractic office and by performing various adjustments, a chiropractor may be able to help your headaches.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches in particular may prompt visits to the chiropractor as these can occur from contracted and tense muscles in the neck and back. Anytime the spinal bones are misaligned or compromised in some way, headaches can occur due to nerve or tissue pressure. Problems with the spine, including the neck and back areas are often missed and don't receive examination. They can cause quite painful headaches and head pain may become chronic.
Headache pain may then be covered up for years through the use of over-the-counter medications. These medications treat the symptoms rather than the cause and also can result in medication overuse and rebound headaches. Therefore, seeing a chiropractor for diagnosis and treatment can be helpful. There is still controversy regarding the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment but ultimately, it may be wise to investigate and discuss with your doctor, various ways of treating headaches. Some treatments such as chiropractic care are still not widely supported but that does not mean you will not experience relief.
Cervicogenic Headaches
A cervicogenic headache is caused by the cervical spine and can occur from an absence of mobility in the upper cervical area. The term is used to refer to headaches where the primary causative agent is the spine. Chiropractic care is thought to be very helpful for this type of headache because it can correct the source directly. It is also suggested as a helpful treatment for other types of headaches such as common tension ones, because they may share the same cervical element. Tension headaches in particular can possibly benefit from spinal manipulation, as this can relax and stretch tense neck muscles and joints.
Migraines
Migraines are a type of headache that is considered less likely to benefit from chiropractic care, although this statement is still somewhat controversial and case studies have still been shown to provide relief for migraines through chiropractic care. Your chiropractor can discuss with you whether he or she is able to treat your migraines.
What Will a Chiropractor Do?
A chiropractor will perform various adjustments and movements, usually with his or her hands. The adjustments are meant to correct identified problems and allow you to regain movement and reduce headaches and other associated pain. Usually a chiropractor will also initially conduct an extensive background history as well as a thorough examination and possibly even x-rays. He or she will then usually provide a diagnosis and suggest an appropriate treatment plan. A chiropractor is not a replacement for your general medical doctor; rather, a chiropractor should be viewed as a complement to your main healthcare provider.
For some people, regular chiropractic care may be helpful and effectiveness will depend on your individual symptoms and headache causes. Be sure to seek out a registered chiropractor and don't be afraid to check for credentials as well as patient referrals. Some people find that they do experience immediate headache relief while others will require ongoing treatment for several years. Sometimes when a malformation in the spine is undetected for a long time, treatment can be more complicated and often requires patience. Chiropractic care is considered by many to be an alternative treatment and it does not involve medication. It is another option that may help you in your quest for a headache free day.
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
A great artical re the use of Vit' C on BCC's, has ...
By: kiwiBCC | 07-08-2008
A great artical re the use of Vit' C on BCC's, has anyone applied the same process to the earlier stages, prior the the skin breaking surface?.
Does the emergency room have the right to do a ...
By: daddysgirl | 04-08-2008
Does the emergency room have the right to do a drug screen on you without your consent. Not work realated injury by the way. And how much urine does it take if they do it without your permission?
Morgan Freeman
By: Mr. V | 04-08-2008
I read that Morgan Freeman was in a serious car accident. But I cannot find news about his medical condition. Is he in danger of dying? I hope he will be okay ... he is a great actor and seems like a good person.
Drug assesments
By: Jenn | 03-08-2008
my husband has to go take a drug assesment for failure of urine test at his workplace! he has been taking hydrocodone 7.5. He has a prescribtion for darvacet,can he tell them that if he test possitive for the hydrocodone that the darvacets are what made him test possitive?
Ive had severe pain in my legs now for two weeks ...
By: denise | 02-08-2008
ive had severe pain in my legs now for two weeks,from sciatica and due to see a specialist this tuesday.but the pain killers im on dont seem to work and im in agony what can i do?
How long is opiates and marijuana in the unborn ...
By: nunya | 01-08-2008
How long is opiates and marijuana in the unborn baby's system?
Q&A Powered by:
Latest Health Articles
The Dreaded Back Pain
By: Mandy Chagger | 06/09/2008
The most dreaded back pain is lower back pain, which could be a symptom of various complications in the abdomen area.
Stress - Types, Causes and Cures (part Three)
By: Andrew Tomkinson | 06/09/2008
This article is part one of my article series 'Stress - types, causes and cures'. It is written in order to introduce you to the types and causes of stress and suggest possible cures.
What are Toxins and How Do I Get Rid of Them?
By: James Carden | 06/09/2008
Toxins are an integral part of our everyday lives. Pollution, pesticides, cigarettes, bad water and harmful cleaning products are only a few of the different sources of toxins that can cause our bodies to malfunction and that we come in contact with on a daily basis.
Sun Damage Prevention
By: John Russell | 06/09/2008
In our continuing efforts to maintain youthful skin, we cannot neglect what may be the one true beauty secret. Effective protection from the sun can prevent damage to the skin. Even without actual sunburn, exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can cause wrinkles, age spots, skin cancer, and other generally weathering effects.
What Makes Smoke Inhalation Dangerous
By: Rachel Yoshida | 06/09/2008
Most would agree that it is not natural, but what really happens when smoke is inhaled?
Dealing With Menstrual Flooding
By: Rachel Yoshida | 06/09/2008
It is not a popular subject,but there are many that needs this information if you are having trouble in this area.
Treatments And Medications for ADHD
By: Paul Hata | 06/09/2008
There are mainly two types of treatment which is generally used to cure the ADHD types of treatment for ADHD; pharmacological and non-pharmacological. It is been found out in various studies that 70% to 80% children are benefited by the stimulant drugs.
How to Prevent Stomach Ache and Abdominal Pain
By: Robert Sifer | 05/09/2008
For stomachache in children, parents should notice habits and symptoms of their children. For adults, they also should notice themselves which food that they consume always cause stomach pain to them and try not to eat those food.
More from Alien
Professional Advice for Terrifying Illness
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Addictions
Drug abuse is one of the most terrifying illnesses, which a person can apparently fit in to the problem and ignore the troubles he has to face it in the future. It can start with a small prescription like sleeping pill or a cough syrup
Advantages of Joining a Rehabilitation Centre
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Addictions
If any person is using drugs for various erroneous reasons, then he can be called as a drug addict. It is also a criminal offence. It is also called as drug abuse.
Skin Care Supplement – Skin Formula by Adorage Md
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Skin Care
The supplements market has changed a lot since the day of candy-colored Flinsones vitamins. Today, the booming cosmeceutical industry researches and develops supplements almost as quickly as it introduces new creams, serums and lotions. Many of these pills target the effects of aging, as well as improve beauty sleep and reduce cellulite.
Glycolic Acid - the Ancient Beauty Anti-aging Secret - Adorage
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Skin Care
Everybody knows Cleopatra’s secret of beauty and youth-her highness was famous for her milk baths. Milk is packed with lactic acid-one of the best alpha hydroxyl acid. In the 90-ies of the 20 century
Using Vines to Cover Ugly Objects
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Gardening
If there is a place in your house that you would wish to put out of sight rather than showing off, you can cover it with vines to look beautiful.
Bougainvillea Bonsai – as Beautiful as Nothing Else
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Gardening
Everybody wants his or her living room to be attractive. One of the methods to do it is planting an internal Bonsai tree. Bonsai Tree assists an individual to bring the beauty of the nature into his house.
Usage of Bougainvillea in our Daily Life
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Gardening
Bougainvillea is one of the most accepted plants for spring as well as summer seasons. It has brilliant purple leaves that are very lengthy. It flourishes all through the year starting in September and ongoing till May. The plant grows very fast, with many twigs around it. It is generally well known for its radiant blooms and fast growing speed. That is why it is appropriate for both interior and exterior use.
White Bougainvillea Flowers
By: Alien | 25/08/2008 | Gardening
Bougainvillea, an outstandingly attractive plant seen in large quantity in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, got its forename from Louis Antoine de Bougainvillea, a respectable person in the French Navy that came across these plants in Brazil in 1768 and explained their prettiness to his colleagues in Europe when he got back home.
Health 
| Posted: 22-07-2007 | Comments: 
