Help for Headaches and Neck Pain
From being mildly annoying to highly debilitating, headaches and neck pain are common issues that can sideline people from their daily activities. While many people turn to OTC pain relievers, those come with side effects and don’t get to the root cause.
Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to addressing headaches and neck pain. It focuses on the root causes to provide long-lasting relief.
Types of Headaches We Can Address
At our practice, we frequently treat several types of headaches, including
- Cervicogenic: Originating from the neck, these headaches are often caused by issues in the cervical spine.
- Tension: This is the most common type, usually resulting from muscle tension in the neck and shoulders.
- Migraines: Often debilitating, migraines can be effectively managed with chiropractic care.
- Postural and Soft Tissue: Poor posture and tension in the muscles can lead to these types of headaches, especially in people who sit for long periods.
Common Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain can result from various factors in our daily lives. Poor posture, especially during prolonged computer use or smartphone scrolling, is a leading cause. Injuries from accidents or sports can also cause neck pain. Additionally, stress and tension often manifest as tightness in the neck muscles, leading to discomfort and reduced mobility.
Getting to the Root Cause
Chiropractic care targets the underlying causes of headaches and neck pain by focusing on the nervous system and musculoskeletal alignment. By adjusting the spine and reducing tension in the muscles and nerves, chiropractic care helps regulate the nervous system, alleviating pain and preventing future occurrences.
Why Choose Chiropractic Care?
Compared to over-the-counter medications, chiropractic care offers a conservative, holistic approach to headache and neck pain relief. It avoids the side effects associated with medications and focuses on correcting the root cause rather than just masking the symptoms. This approach provides long-term relief and helps you maintain a healthier lifestyle overall.
Here are some of our Favorite exercises/stretches for Headaches and Neck Pain:
Setup
- Begin in a standing upright position.
Movement
- Gently draw your head directly backward, while keeping your eyes fixed on something in front of you. Hold in backward position for 1-2 seconds, repeat movement 10x.
Tip
- Make sure that you do not look down as you do this exercise, or bend your neck forward.
Setup
- Begin sitting upright in a chair. Place one hand on the back of your head and the other on your chin.
Movement
- Gently push your chin backward, stabilizing the back of your head at the same time. Hold for up to 10 seconds and repeat 2x.
Tip
- You should feel a stretch in the upper part of your neck. There should be little movement with this exercise. Make sure to maintain good posture.
Setup
- Begin in a standing upright position in the center of a doorway.
Movement
- With your elbows bent, place your forearms on the sides of the doorway at a 90 degree angle from your sides, then take a small step forward until your feel a stretch in the front of your shoulders. Hold this position for 15 seconds, repeat 2x each side.
Tip
- Make sure to maintain a gentle stretch and do not shrug your shoulders during the exercise.
Take the Next Step Toward Relief
If you’re struggling with headaches or neck pain, schedule an appointment today to start your journey toward a pain-free life. Our practice has a high success rate of helping patients relieve their symptoms, and we want to help you, too!
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