Category: Headaches

Bottom Line:

Did you know that the primary side effect of headache medications is, well…headaches! Yes, many prescriptions that are taken for headaches tend to contribute to headaches. Talk about a vicious cycle – but, headache sufferers may not need to take these medications to find relief. New research indicates that Chiropractic care can significantly decrease the frequency of tension headaches.

Why it Matters:

Headaches are a pain. Literally and figuratively. Too many people (maybe even you or someone you know) have had to take time off work, or even miss an important social event, due to a headache. In short – they dramatically decrease your quality of life! Well, medications are no longer the only answer to relieving your headaches. Gentle, effective Chiropractic care has been shown to reduce muscle tension, improve posture, and improve the quality of life for people suffering from headaches starting on the first visit!

– The primary side effect of medications commonly taken for headaches is more headaches.
– Chiropractic care can address the cause of your headaches with adjustments, postural correction, and nutritional support.
– Research supports Chiropractic as one of the most safe and effective natural solutions for tension and migraine headaches.

Next Steps:

We all know someone that has had to leave early or take time out from work due to headaches. Take this copy of Research That Matters and share it with them. You would be surprised how many people don’t know that Chiropractic care may help them get their life back and reduce their headaches.

Science Source:

Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults with Headache. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 34, Number 5. 2011
Efficacy of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in the Perception of Pain and Cervical Motion in Patients with a Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2014) 13, 4-13

Bottom Line:

Are you connected to your phone and computer around the clock? Think about it – many of us aren’t more than an arm’s length from our phone at any time (even when we’re sleeping). It’s part of living in a connected world, but all of that time on the phone cruising Amazon and Buzzfeed takes a toll. It can place a lot of tension on the supporting muscles of our neck and start to cause headaches. It’s called “tech neck”, and it’s one of the most common causes of headaches and neck pain.

Why it Matters:

Messaging on WhatsApp, updating Instagram, and commenting on your friend’s Facebook page is fun. However, the hours per day we spend on our phones and computers can be a significant contributor to tension headaches. Thankfully, you don’t need to through away your phone to start solving the problem. Visiting a Chiropractor has been shown to decrease both the frequency and severity of tension headaches. Chiropractors are the best natural healthcare option for people suffering from headaches.

– “Tech neck” is the term used to describe the symptoms of headaches, neck pain, and poor posture as a result of using your phone, tablet, and computer.
– Chiropractors can decrease the pain and reverse the effects of “tech neck” through adjustments and postural exercises.
– Pro-actively addressing “tech neck” may help to prevent it from causing pain in the future.

Next Steps:

Share this research with your friend who has the most followers on Instagram. If they are spending a lot of time engaged online and taking awesome pictures, then they are very likely suffering from tension headaches as a result of their posture when using their phone. Take a picture of this paper right now, post it to Instagram, and tag them! They will be happy you did.

 

Science Source:

Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults with Headache. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 34, Number 5. 2011
Efficacy of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in the Perception of Pain and Cervical Motion in Patients with a Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2014) 13, 4-13

Bottom Line:

Headaches make it difficult to concentrate and communicate, leaving you ready to curl up on the couch and pull a blanket over your head. Some people suffer from headaches multiple times per week! As you can imagine, this can leave you feeling tired, irritable, and sometimes even depressed. But did you know that new research has shown a new path to find relief? Researchers have discovered Chiropractic care can provide over a 50% reduction in pain by the first follow-up.

Why it Matters:

Over 75% of adults suffer from headaches, many with migraines. What can they do? Take medication every day? Take a few days off from their active lifestyles? Well, with Chiropractic care, they won’t need to. Adjustments can decrease the frequency AND severity of headaches. By reducing the overall pain level, frequency, and severity, you can get back to your regular activities quickly and regain your quality of life.

– Millions of people suffer from headaches every day.
– Adjustments have been shown to safely reduce the pain level, frequency, and duration of tension-type headaches.
– Researchers have found Chiropractic adjustments can provide over 50% relief by the first follow-up!

Next Steps:

We all know people who continually suffer from migraine headaches. Take this paper and give it to a friend or co-worker who you know has struggled with migraine headaches. Many people don’t understand that the best treatment for their headaches may be in a Chiropractor’s office instead of at the bottom of a bottle of pills. This paper may change their life!

Science Source:

Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults with Headache. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 34, Number 5. 2011
Efficacy of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in the Perception of Pain and Cervical Motion in Patients with a Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (2014) 13, 4-13