Peabody, MA Headache Pain Alleviated Naturally With Chiropractic Care Using Spinal Adjustments

By Donna Beley


There are many different types of headaches that individuals suffer from. Some are due to tension. For example, from working at a computer each day. Others are migraines, a severe type that causes severe pain and nausea. There is help available at Peabody Chiropractic, that does not require the use of medication.

The tension headache is described as a dull ache behind the eyes or a tight feeling. These are caused by a subluxation in the neck or upper back. Manual adjustments can successfully correct the subluxation, which works to alleviate the pain.

Subluxation is a chiropractic term for a misalignment of the spinal vertebrae. These are the small, hollow bones that comprise the spinal column. They can be misaligned in a variety of ways, including an automobile crash.

Tension headaches may occur frequently, but last only a few hours. A migraine may last for days. They have different causes and symptoms.

The first contact with the chiropractor will include a thorough evaluation. A discussion about food and drink might reveal what triggered the headache. Certain foods, smells and household cleaning products are known to trigger a migraine.

The constriction of blood vessels in the brain, followed by a rapid dilation of those vessels are known to occur before the beginning of a migraine. Apparently the dilation is causative. However, it is not known why the constriction takes place.

The physical part of the exam will look at the spine. Often an x-ray is taken to aid in the assessment. After the complete health history is taken, the plan will be made for care to relieve the pain.

The chiropractor performs a series of spinal adjustment to reduce the pain of both types of headaches. Professional advice regarding foods that may be triggers is given. Chocolates, cheeses and any meats containing nitrites are suspect.

Following the adjustments, headaches often do not return even after the adjustments are concluded. Many clients have routine appointments periodically, to monitor the condition of the spine. If the cervical spine is aligned, it will not cause future headaches.




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