It might sound like a stretch that chiropractic medicine can help headaches, but it can. We get it here at Revive Medical Center. No one enjoys getting headaches on a regular basis. They can rob you of the joy of your daily life and interfere with your ability to do your work and all of the things you love. Let’s talk about types of headaches, and what a chiropractor can do to help.
Allergy Headaches
Allergy headaches are caused by swelling in the sinuses. Most people who have chronic allergies tend to suffer from allergy headaches. Decongestants and OTC pain relievers can help.
Hormonal Headaches
Pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, and birth control pills all have an impact on this type of headache. Some women even begin to suffer from migraines once they reach menopause.
Exertion Headaches
Some people find that after exertion, like running or lifting weights, they experience a dull headache. These types of headaches are typically related to blood flow and muscle strain.
Blood Pressure Headaches
Another type of headache related to blood flow is a hypertension headache. This can be one of the first signs that you have hypertension, i.e., high blood pressure, a very dangerous condition.
Caffeine Headaches
Caffeine is the most abused drug in America. Coffee, energy drinks, and even those frou-frou beverages can have more caffeine in them than you realize. Caffeine headaches are a withdrawal symptom.
Rebound Headaches
People can also become addicted to OTC pain relievers, and if you are getting headaches yet taking more aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen, you may end up with a rebound headache.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are usually stress-related. These types of headaches usually don’t throb, but you might feel them in your head as well as in the muscles around your head, neck, and shoulders.
Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches are headaches that come in waves of multiple headaches. These are frequently severe headaches that can occur around the center of the face or along one side.
Migraines
Migraines typically start with some sort of visual or auditory disturbance, called an aura, and then the pain arrives. Both migraine and cluster headaches can be constant and debilitating.
Chiropractic medicine can help in many ways. It can relieve the tension behind frequent headaches, give you an overall feeling of relaxation and wellness, improve your blood circulation, and realign your spine to reduce pinched nerves and pressure. Come see us at Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA. We can help you to treat your headaches and get back to enjoying life pain-free.
