Headaches are troublesome to you. You may loose time from your work and social life. Financially, it causes a burden on your wallet and the health care system. They say almost $14 billion is lost annually due to loss of productivity. A research study found that headaches effect your quality of life more than other conditions such as osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis), hypertension and diabetes. Moreover, even children experience a decrease in their quality of life due to headaches. It has been said that up to 12% of children ages 5 to 15 and 30% of teenagers experience migraine headaches. Furthermore, women report more headaches than men. And statistics show over 35 million Americans have suffered from migraine headaches.
Chiropractic Care in West Palm Beach: Facts about Headaches
Firstly, headaches are one of the most common ailments. Many link their headaches to the flu, excessive alcohol drinking, low blood sugar and menstruation/menopause. In other words, many people are aware of the cause of their headaches.
Secondly, many people resort to over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Truly, headaches may be the most common reason for the use of OTC pain medications.
Thirdly, when a person goes to the doctor it is due to severe pain. The headache has become incapacitating (affecting work/life). Also, you may be worried that there maybe a life-threatening cause (e.g. tumor).
Fourthly, you may seek evaluation and treatment after head trauma. Additionally, headaches are often a complaint following whiplash (e.g. motor vehicle accident).
Lastly, almost 50 percent of people with headaches look for alternative management. And Chiropractic care was the most common alternative therapy sought by these patients.
Chiropractic Care in West Palm Beach: Natural Treatment/Management of Headaches
The vast majority of headaches are benign (not life threatening). The most common include: migraine, tension-type, cervicogenic and cluster headaches. Typically, patients are diagnosed through their history and examination. Nevertheless, imaging (e.g. X-ray/ MRI) may be needed to rule out more serious causes.
Research indicates a definite relationship between cervical (neck) and spinal dysfunction and headaches. Many studies show improvement with chiropractic manipulation. And there is definite advantages with chiropractic versus the use of medication. For example, the Duke University study that completed a process begun by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research for chiropractic. So this study not only supported chiropractic joint manipulation, but also supported soft tissue procedures/ techniques for headache relief.
Other natural therapies suggested in research are: exercise, nutritional/supplement recommendation, and physiotherapy.
Chiropractor Care in West Palm Beach: Treatment at Meiri Chiropractic for Headaches
Our spectrum of therapies at Meiri Chiropractic will get you feeling better!
First, you will receive chiropractic adjustments to your neck and spine. Second, various soft tissue techniques and exercises (stretching and strengthening) will be provided. Fourth, recommendations on diet and nutrition that trigger headaches are necessary.
Meiri Chiropractic serving West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach and the surrounding areas offers chiropractic care for headaches. Your chiropractor will examine, diagnose and determine your best course of chiropractic treatment for chronic headaches . Call us in West Palm Beach at 561-253-8984 to schedule an appointment or to find out more about Chiropractic Care in West Palm Beach: Relief From Headaches. Start getting headache relief today.
References:
Thomas Souza, (2018) Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor