Headache
If you have a headache, you are not alone. Nine out of ten Americans report suffering from headaches. Some, in fact, report debilitating pain, nausea, and transient dizziness as a result of their headache(s).
Headaches have many causes. One is diet, for instance; too much chocolate or monosodium glutamate (MSG), a common flavor enhancer. Another cause may be disease; however, only about 5 percent of all headaches are caused by illness.
NINETY-FIVE PERCENT of all headaches are "primary" headaches, such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused by disease.
The majority of "primary" headaches are associated with muscle tension in the neck. According to the American Chiropractic Association, "Today, Americans engage in more sedentary activities than they used to, and more hours are spent in one fixed position or posture. This increases muscle tension in the neck, upper back, and scalp, causing your head to ache."
Research exists that demonstrates the effectiveness of chiropractic for headaches. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that "spinal manipulative therapy is an effective treatment for tension headaches," and that those who ceased chiropractic treatment after four weeks experienced a "sustained therapeutic benefit" in contrast with those patients who received other forms of treatment, such as medications.
If headaches are controlling your life, or even a factor in your life, please contact our office for an evaluation.