Chiropractor for Migraines and Headaches
Headaches and migraine attacks are some of the most frequent issues Chiropractors see in the office. Heart City Health offers chiropractic services and other healthcare treatment to take care of your pain.
How Chiropractors Treat Migraines and Headaches
Chiropractors have many ways to combat headaches and migraines. The most common methods are spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy, and lifestyle adjustments.
Spinal Manipulation (Adjustments)
Adjustments treat migraines and headaches caused by a problem in the neck. By adjusting the spine, chiropractors take pressure off your nervous system, reducing stress, pressure, and pain.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft tissue therapy is a gentle method that improves your blood flow to help reduce stress on muscles and systems. Chiropractors use soft tissue therapy for chronic pain, injuries, and muscle tension that triggers headaches. It’s a technique that can speed up your healing process, especially when paired with adjustments and physical therapy exercises.
Lifestyle Adjustments
At Heart City Health, we help you treat and prevent pain. We’ll ask about your medical history, work environment, posture, and lifestyle to find the cause of your headache. We’ll also offer tips and exercises to help you prevent future pain.
Migraine Relief
Hormone and chemical shifts cause inflammation that starts migraines. Chiropractors treat migraines by reducing that inflammation.
Common Migraine Symptoms Include
- Pain on one side of the head
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensitivity to sound
- Confusion
- Mood Changes
- Sweat or chills
*Migraine symptoms are broad and some not all migraines come with head pain. If you suffer from migraines, talk to your doctor to ask if Chiropractic care may help you.
Headache Relief
Spinal adjustments also treat some headaches. They’re especially helpful for headaches caused by misalignment. Alignment problems that cause headaches are often found in the neck.
Symptoms of These Kinds of Headaches Include
- Pain on one side of the head
- Worse pain when applying pressure on neck
- Worse pain when moving neck
- Limited neck movement
- Pain in the front of the head or behind the eye
- More Ways to Treat Migraines and Headaches
Chiropractors at Heart City Health help with migraines and headaches by addressing the underlying causes of your pain.
Your chiropractor may suggest trying physical therapy, seeking x-rays or other imaging, or getting additional prescription treatment. Our full staff of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and more on your side to help you recover well.
Get Help for Your Headaches and Migraines
If you suffer from migraines or headaches, schedule an appointment to see our on-site chiropractor and find relief.
FAQs
Is seeing a chiropractor for migraines and headaches safe?
Chiropractic care is a safe, drug-free way to treat headaches and migraines. However, we do recommend talking to your doctor or chiropractor about your medical history before getting an adjustment. This is especially important if you’ve had a stroke or any other severe neck trauma.