Oh My Aching Head!
Consider the cost of traditional medical treatment, time lost from work, over-the-counter and prescription drugs, alternative therapies (i.e., biofeedback, hypnosis), pain management and countless other remedies people seek to rid themselves of headache pain. The financial impact is in the billions each year..
- Tension-type headaches, usually brought on by emotional factors such as depression, grief, job and family stress, and anxiety.
- Migraines, usually accompanied by sensitivity to light and nausea/vomiting. These may result from diet (caffeine, chocolate, processed foods), hormonal changes, changes in altitude (flying), tiredness or stress.
- Cluster headaches, usually occurring on one side of the head, are often triggered by alcohol, heavy smoking or histamines produced by the body.
- Hormonal headaches may occur along with other PMS symptoms or during and after a woman’s monthly period. This type of headache may also occur more frequently in birth control pill users and during pregnancy and menopause.
Many people run to the nearest drug store to purchase any type of pain-reliever that promises a “quick fix” for the relief of the symptoms of the pain. But often, these types of drugs produce a “rebound effect” which actually contributes to still more headaches, with more pain medication needed, and so it goes…
Alternatives to drug-therapy include aerobic exercise, to relieve stress and tension, herbal therapy, acupuncture and you guessed it... chiropractic adjustments.
If you know someone who numbs their body with drugs, urge them to consult our office so we can determine the underlying cause of their headaches. Headaches may be common, but they’re not normal. Today’s chiropractic care is unusually helpful at reducing and/or eliminating the frequency and duration of headaches, without the undesired side effects of medications.
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