Headaches are very common and because they happen
regularly, often people refer to them as "just a normal headache.” However,
headaches usually happen for a reason. For many people chiropractic treatment
can be a very effective way of treating headaches.
Two Types of
Headaches
Different types of headaches require different
types of treatment. Here are two types of headaches that a chiropractic
treatment can help you with.
1.
Migraine
headaches. Migraine headaches are caused by a constriction of the blood
vessels in the brain, followed by a dilation of blood vessels. During the
constriction of the blood vessels there is a decrease in blood flow, which is
what leads to the visual symptoms that many people experience.
2.
Tension
headaches. These headaches usually begin slowly and gradually and can last
for minutes or days, and tend to begin in the middle or toward the end of the
day. Tension headaches are often the result of stress or bad posture, which
stresses the spine and muscles in the upper back and neck.
How a
Chiropractor can Help
A chiropractor will help to understand what causes
most headaches. Your spine protects your nervous system which starts with the
brain and becomes the spinal cord. When the vertebrae in your neck are unable
to move properly, it irritates or puts pressure on the nerves in that area.
That can cause headaches. To correct this problem (called a subluxation) a
chiropractor gently adjusts the vertebrae. Since most headaches are caused by
subluxations, they will soon disappear.
What to
Expect During the Adjustment
During a typical chiropractic adjustment, your
chiropractor places you in specific positions to treat affected areas. Often,
you're positioned lying facedown on a specially designed, padded chiropractic
table. The chiropractor uses his or her hands to apply a controlled, sudden
force to a joint, pushing it beyond its normal range of motion. You may
hear popping or cracking sounds as your chiropractor moves your joints during
the treatment session.
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