Are you looking for help with headaches? If so, you do not necessarily have to take a bunch of prescriptive medication. There are other options available. For example, chiropractic care can help you address a wide variety of headaches. Take a look at a few common types of headaches below, and remember to reach out to your local chiropractor for help not just treating your headaches but also preventing them from coming back.
A Sinus Headache
One of the most common types of headaches that a chiropractor can treat is called a sinus headache. As the name suggests, this is a headache that stems from the sinuses.
You have multiple sinuses behind your nasal passages. If they are filled with fluid, you may feel changes in pressure in your head. This can lead to a headache, which can be treated by a chiropractor. Even though a sinus headache can be uncomfortable, a chiropractor has multiple treatment options to alleviate the issue.
A Cluster Headache
Another type of headache that a chiropractor may be able to treat is called a cluster headache. This is an unusual but painful type of headache.
This headache develops when there is a nerve issue in the face. The headache is only on one-half of the face. On the impacted side of the face, you may notice twitching, sweating, and paralysis.
Some people also complain that their eyes start to tear up and water. Your nose may also start to run, but only on that half of the face. This can be a confusing, stressful, and devastating headache, but a chiropractor can help you treat it.
A Tension Headache
A tension headache is the most common type of headache people experience. A lot of people describe a tension headache as feeling as though a vice is being squeezed around the head.
This type of headache develops because there are issues related to the scalp muscles. If there is an alignment issue in the spine, you may experience tugging and pulling on the muscles at the base of the skull. This can tighten the muscles on top of the head, leading to a tension headache. Even though this can be uncomfortable, a chiropractor can work with you personally, developing a custom treatment plan to address the issue.
A Migraine Headache
Finally, there are lots of people who suffer from migraine headaches. There are two types of migraine headaches.
The first is called a migraine with aura, where someone receives a signal (such as a flashing light or strange smell) that a migraine is about to start. The other type of migraine headache is called a migraine without aura, where the migraine starts without warning.
A migraine can lead to nausea, vomiting, fear of bright lights, and fear of loud noises. Some migraines can last for many hours. Fortunately, a chiropractor can help you treat them.
Chiropractic Care Can Treat and Prevent Headaches
If you suffer from headaches, this can be a serious quality-of-life issue. Fortunately, this is not something that you need to deal with on your own. A chiropractor can work with you personally, identifying the root cause of your headache.
Then, a chiropractor can locate and identify subluxations (aka misalignments) of vertebrae by using precise, specific, and targeted chiropractic adjustments. They can be treated using a chiropractic instrument, such as the Activator, or from a manual chiropractic adjustment delivered via the chiropractor’s hands. If you are ready to get rid of headaches from your life, you should reach out to your local chiropractor. If you don’t have a local chiropractor, please give us a call. Our Doctor of Chiropractic is here to help!
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