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How does chiropractic treatment help migraines & headaches?
In the vast majority of cases, headaches are actually created from stress or tension traveling up from the neck. If the stress is sustained without relief for a long period of time, then a spinal misalignment can occur. This is called a Cervicogenic Headache, Tension Headache, or Stress Headache.
At Koru Chiropractic, we perform upper cervical spinal adjustments that improve spinal function and relieve vessel crimps, fixing the root cause of many headaches and migraines.
Types of Headaches Chiropractic Treatment Can Help
Tension Headache
The most common of all, tension headaches feel like a vice squeezing the head. If it’s due to the misalignment of your spine, you’ll experience tugging and pulling on your muscle at the base of your skull, tightening the muscles over your head.
Migraine Headache
Migraines can lead to vomiting, nausea, and fear of loud noises or bright lights. Spinal alignment can help alleviate the intensity and frequency of migraines.
Cervicogenic Headache
The root of this headache originates from the neck. It feels like a dull or sharp pain at the base of the skull. The cervical spine needs to be released to get rid of the source of these headaches.
Sinus Headache
A headache caused by congested and inflamed sinuses. Improving blood flow with chiropractic treatment can reduce sinus headaches.
Some of our techniques include
Postural Restoration
We take neurological functional measurements & and restore your posture to it’s natural position.
Craniocervical Junction Misalignment Correction
A realignment of the craniocervical junction structures to reduce pressure on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Gentle Spinal Adjustments
Gentle stretches and adjustments to realign the spine & reduce pressure on the nerves.
What Our Patients Say
Tovah, Koru Chiropractic patient
“Here I am a year out and I have definitely experienced significant improvement in my migraines.”
Tovah went from daily migraines to nearly none at all after chiropractic treatment with Koru.
No cranking, no yanking, no popping, no cracking.
Koru chiropractic’s gentle treatment will free you from the pain that binds you.
Who should seek chiropractic treatment for headaches?
Headaches are caused by many things, ranging from dehydration to brain cancer. This is why Koru Chiropractic takes all headache cases very seriously and rules out quick fixes or more ominous causes before moving forward with any kind of treatment plan.
Once more serious issues are ruled out, then anyone suffering from headaches and migraines can benefit from chiropractic treatment. This includes:
Chronic headache and migraine
sufferers
Children
Pregnant women
Differently abled individuals
Individuals treating pain with
prescription drugs
Older patients
Koru Chiropractic: A Headache and Migraine Chiropractor Serving Louisville and the Denver Metro Region
Dr. Norris and his team have helped hundreds of chronic headache and migraine sufferers be permanently free of pain. Before working with us, most patients felt little hope and were faced with “always having to deal with headaches because they are normal.” Chronic headaches and migraines are not “normal.”
Most healthcare practitioners just “chase the pain” instead of finding the root cause. The doctors at Koru Chiropractic fix the root cause.
Whether you’ve suffered from headaches or migraines for a few weeks or a few decades, we can help. Our expert headache treatment paired with advanced diagnostic testing helps us find the root cause of the problem. We focus on removing neurological interference caused by spinal misalignments, therefore optimizing your healing potential.
What Our Patients Say
“I appreciate the fact that he’s very gentle and doesn’t crank on my neck.”
This patient overcame daily tension headaches and even stopped taking daily medication under Dr. Norris’s specialized care.
Headache and Migraine Chiropractic Care FAQ
Headaches are caused by many things, ranging from dehydration to brain cancer. This is why Dr. Norris takes all headache cases very seriously and is sure to rule out any quick fixes or more ominous causes before moving forward with any kind of treatment plan.
In the vast majority of cases, headaches are actually created from stress or tension traveling up from the neck. If the stress is sustained without relief for a long period of time, then a spinal misalignment can occur. This is called a Cervicogenic Headache, Tension Headache, or Stress Headache.
At that point, the headaches have become chronic. Dr. Norris often finds that there has been an underlying history of trauma to the neck and head when headaches get to this stage, also known as ‘micro-traumas’.
Micro-traumas are everyday activities such as sitting at a desk or driving for long periods of time, carrying a heavy briefcase or handbag on the same shoulder day after day, or very commonly, extensive cell phone usage leading to loss of cervical lordosis or Text Neck / Tech
Neck. Dr. Norris finds that most people who are suffering from neck pain, shoulder stiffness, and headaches are directly correlated to text-neck.
Triggers vs. Root Cause for Migraines or Headaches
Triggers are environmental factors or changes that cause migraines to start or get worse. It is important to distinguish the difference between root causes and triggers.
Unlike triggers, the underlying root cause isn’t always present but can be aggravated by triggers that cause the symptoms of migraines. Our upper cervical chiropractic care focuses on getting to the root cause of migraines.
Some common triggers include:
Hormonal Changes
Hormonal changes are a common trigger for migraines and headaches, particularly in women. The fluctuations in hormone levels, particularly estrogen, can cause changes in the brain and blood vessels that can lead to headaches and migraines.
Weather Changes
Changes in temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and other weather related factors can affect the chemicals in the brain and cause blood vessels to constrict or dilate, leading to headaches and migraines.
Emotional Stress
Stress can cause changes in the levels of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine, which can lead to headaches and migraines.
Bright Lights
Bright lights can be a trigger for headaches and migraines in some people, particularly those who are sensitive to light. Bright or flickering lights can cause changes in the brain and affect the chemicals that regulate pain, which can lead to headaches and migraines.
Specific Food Triggers
The exact triggers can vary from person to person, but some common food triggers include:
- Caffeine: Consuming too much caffeine or suddenly reducing caffeine intake can trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
- Alcohol: Red wine, beer, and other types of alcohol can trigger migraines and headaches in some people.
- Processed foods: Processed foods that contain artificial preservatives, such as nitrites or MSG, can trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
- Dairy products: Some people are sensitive to dairy products and may experience headaches and migraines after consuming them.
- Chocolate: Chocolate contains caffeine and other chemicals that can trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
- Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits, contain a chemical called tyramine that can trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
Physical Strain
Physical exertion can cause changes in blood flow and increase muscle tension, which can lead to headaches and migraines.
Some common sources of physical strain that can trigger headaches and migraines include:
- Exercise: Intense physical activity, such as running or weightlifting, can trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
- Sexual activity: Sexual activity can also trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
- Poor posture: Poor posture or holding the head in a fixed position for long periods of time can cause muscle tension and trigger headaches.
- Tight clothing: Tight clothing or accessories, such as hats or headbands, can also cause muscle tension and trigger headaches.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant that can affect the blood vessels in the brain and cause changes in blood flow, which can lead to headaches and migraines.
Alcohol and Others
Alcohol and other substances can be triggers for headaches and migraines in some people. The exact triggers can vary from person to person, but some common triggers include:
- Alcohol: Red wine, beer, and other types of alcohol can trigger migraines and headaches in some people. Alcohol can cause changes in blood flow and affect the chemicals that regulate pain, which can lead to headaches and migraines.
- Tobacco: Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke can also trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
- Strong smells: Strong smells, such as perfumes or chemicals, can trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
- Medications: Certain medications, such as nitroglycerin, can cause headaches and migraines in some people.
- Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes, such as those that occur during menstruation or pregnancy, can also trigger headaches and migraines in some people.
The technical term is Loss of Cervical Lordosis but it is often called Military Neck, Cervical Kyphosis, Text Neck, or Tech Neck. Loss of cervical lordosis used to be caused by whiplash injuries but is now known for chronic cell phone, videogame, or computer use, hence the term ‘text’ or ‘tech’ neck.
Tech Neck can lead to a lifetime of spinal health problems. Starting with poor posture, eventually leading to stiff and tender muscles, muscle spasms, spinal pain, numbness and tingling, sciatica, tension headaches, and even lead to long-lasting and intense migraines.
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