Odds are that you experience the occasional, if not frequent, headache. Tension headaches affect three out of every four adults, and headache disorders impact an estimated 40% of the population. Considering their prevalence, headaches are a common complaint among our Coral Springs patients.
Rather than reaching for the painkillers, why not try chiropractic care to alleviate headaches? As a natural, drug-free therapy, chiropractic care is a compelling headache remedy to consider. Learn more below!
How Does Chiropractic Care Help with Headaches?
Chiropractic care involves manual adjustments to improve spinal alignment and overall balance in the body. This can help reduce and prevent headaches by:
Correcting Spinal Misalignments
A key focus of chiropractic care is to improve and restore spinal alignment. When the spine is out of proper alignment, it can impart pressure on the spinal nerves around the neck and back of the head. This pressure can lead to headaches.
Your chiropractor will work to put the spine back into alignment, reducing impact on the spinal nerves.
Promoting Proper Posture
Many people experience muscle tension and spinal misalignment from poor posture. Especially if you sit at a desk for long periods, it can be difficult to maintain proper posture and keep your spine aligned all day. Your chiropractor can help improve your posture by expanding your range of motion and providing strengthening exercises for the muscles that support the spine.
Releasing Muscle Tension
Your chiropractor may implement a variety of techniques, including targeted massage and manual adjustments, to alleviate muscle tension. Tight muscles, especially in the neck and scalp, can trigger tension headaches, which feel like a band squeezing tightly around the head. Keeping these muscles relaxed with regular chiropractic adjustments can help you avoid tension headaches over time.
Improving Circulation
Certain types of headaches are caused or worsened by poor circulation. Chiropractic treatments boost blood flow throughout the body by improving spinal alignment, which enhances nerve and blood vessel function. This can help prevent and treat persistent headaches.
Reducing Inflammation
Chiropractic care reduces inflammation throughout the body by improving nervous system function and curbing the production of inflammatory chemicals. This can help prevent headaches that are associated with inflammation, including migraines and sinus headaches.
If you’re struggling with frequent or prolonged headaches, chiropractic care can provide relief while reducing your need for pain medications. To learn more about how it could work for you, schedule an appointment with Dr. Krzeminski at Wasserman Chiropractic today.
