Headaches
Headaches are common, but they are not normal.
Drug Culture
Pain relievers of various types are the most common approach to headaches. In my practice, I take a more natural approach. My objective is to find and reduce the underlying cause of a headache.
Hidden Cause
A common cause of headaches is from spinal bones in the neck that is not supporting the head properly. You might not notice your reduced ability to turn your head. But these vertebral subluxations affect nerves, muscles and even the blood supply to your head.
My thorough examination detects vertebral subluxation patterns that could be causing your headaches. If vertebral subluxations are present, you are likely to benefit from chiropractic care.
Compensation Reaction
Some are surprised to learn that their headaches are being caused by problems in their lower back! The upper spine compensates, shifting the head off center, causing headaches.
While I can not guarantee results, I have a high success rate with patients who get headaches. Give me a call. Let us sit down and discuss your unique situation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the spine the source of all headaches?
Not necessarily. The three most common causes are physical trauma, emotional stress, or chemical toxins. Sometimes there may a combination of factors. My examination process helps identify the most likely cause(s).
What causes subluxations?
There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical causes could include slips and falls, accidents, receptive motions, and improper lifting. Emotions, such as stress, anger and fear cane the cause of subluxations. Chemical causes could include alcohol, drugs, preservatives, pollution and poor diet.
I was told it was "all in my head." Now what?
The pain you feel is real. Psychological sources of pain is common. However, this "diagnosis" is often the last resort of health practitioners who have exhausted their possible explanations of the cause of your problem. In these cases, I have often found that undetected subluxations are likely culprits.
How many visits will it take?
Some patients enjoy results quickly, Others notice a slow decline in their symptoms after several weeks or longer of chiropractic care. it is impossible to predict. If you have had chronic headaches for many years, improvement can take time. I monitor your progress and modify my recommendations as needed.
What if chiropractic care does not help?
If I am unable to find and correct the cause of your particular health problem, I will refer you to other experts who may be able to help. Your health and your satisfaction are my only goals.
How come my medical doctor did not suggest chiropractic?
That is changing. years of prejudice and bias are giving way to research showing the benefits of chiropractic care. Attitudes are slow to change. However, as the public demands alternatives to drugs and surgery, more and more medical practitioners are referring to chiropractors.