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Can Chiropractors Help with Headaches and Migraines?
Understanding Headaches and Migraines
Headaches and migraines are common ailments affecting a significant portion of the population. While headaches can range from mild to severe, migraines are often more intense and can be debilitating. Various factors contribute to these conditions, including:
If you experience an unbearable headache or one that persists for more than three days, seek immediate medical attention by contacting 111 by phone or online
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Bright lights
- Muscle tension in the neck
- Head injuries
- Smoking
- Certain medications
- Eye strain
- Diabetes
- Dehydration
- Infections
- High blood pressure
Types of Headaches
There are over 200 types of headaches, broadly classified into primary and secondary categories:
Primary Headaches
- Tension Headaches: Often caused by muscle tension in the neck and back.
- Migraines: Severe headaches lasting between 3 hours and 3 days, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.
- Cluster Headaches: Intense pain occurring in clusters over a period.
- Trigeminal Neuralgia: Sharp, shooting facial pain.
- Dehydration Headaches: Resulting from insufficient fluid intake.
Secondary Headaches
- Cervicogenic Headaches: Originating from neck issues.
- Medication Overuse Headaches: Caused by excessive use of pain relief medications.
- Thunderclap Headaches: Sudden, severe headaches that require immediate medical attention.
- Meningitis Headaches: Accompanied by a stiff neck and fever.
- Encephalitis Headaches: Due to brain inflammation from viral infections.
- Raised Intracranial Pressure: Caused by increased pressure within the skull.
How Our Belper ChiropractorS Can Help
At the Belper Chiropractic Health Centre, we specialise in diagnosing and treating various types of headaches and migraines. Our approach includes:
- Comprehensive Assessments: Conducting thorough screenings to identify the root cause of your headaches.
- Personalised Treatment Plans: Developing tailored chiropractic care plans to address your specific needs.
- Spinal Adjustments: Performing precise adjustments to alleviate tension and improve spinal alignment.
- Lifestyle Advice: Offering guidance on posture, ergonomics, and stress management to prevent future occurrences.
By addressing the underlying causes, our chiropractor aims to provide long-term relief from headaches and migraines, enhancing your overall well-being.
Many people visit chiropractors for headaches and migraines, and research supports chiropractic care for migraines and cervicogenic headaches. During your initial consultation, the chiropractor will assess your body, review your medical history, and provide a working diagnosis. If chiropractic care isn’t the right solution for you, we will refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional, such as your GP.
Unsure whether a Chiropractor is right for you?
If you suffer from headaches or migraines, a new patient consultation is the best way to see if chiropractic care can help. Discuss your symptoms with a chiropractor, who will assess your condition and determine if treatment is right for you.
To start your journey to better health today, you can either call us 01773 000 000 or use the button below to check availability and book your new patient consultation online.
