Headaches and Migraines Relief Solutions Information

Not many people would consider going to a chiropractor to help with their headaches, but this should be reconsidered. An easy answer for this simple question is YES!!! However, there are many people who suffer with headaches who have never been to a chiropractor or have not even ever considered it as a "good option."

Instead of me trying to "reassure you" that chiropractic works great for headache management, let's look at the scientific literature to see if "they" (the scientific community) agree or not.

In a 2011 meta-analysis, researchers reviewed journals published through 2009 and found 21 articles that met their inclusion criteria and used the results to develop treatment recommendations. Researchers discovered there is literature support utilizing Chiropractic care for the treatment of migraine headaches of either episodic or chronic migraine. Similarly, support for the Chiropractic treatment of cervicogenic headaches, or headaches arising from the neck region (see last month's Health Update), was reported.

In addition, joint mobilization (the "non-cracking" type of neck treatment such as figure 8 stretching and manual traction) or strengthening of the deep neck flexor muscles may improve symptoms in those suffering from cervicogenic headaches as well. The literature review also found low load craniocervical mobilization may be helpful for longer term management of patients with episodic or chronic tension-type headaches where manipulation was found to be less effective.

Sorry for the technical explanation, but it is important to "hear" and know this information. It's good to know so when people ask you why you are going to a chiropractor to fix your headaches, you can say that not only that it helps, but there are a lot of scientific studies that support it too!

This article is not only to point out that a chiropractor really does help, but more importantly, it helps WITHOUT the use of DRUGS and their related side effects. Just ask someone who has taken some of the headache medications what their side-effects were and you'll soon realize a non-drug approach should at least be tried first since it carries few to no side effects.

We know that you have a choice in where you choose your healthcare services. If you, a friend, a family member, or anyone you know requires care for headaches, we sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence shown by choosing our services and look forward in serving you and your family presently and, in the future.