Dr. Dalton’s Blog-Headaches
Headaches can have multiple causes and a wide variety of symptoms. Things like dehydration, changes in diet, and lack of sleep are common causes of headaches, however, the most common cause comes from joint fixations in the cervical spine and trigger points in the muscles associated with head and neck movement. A “fixation” in a joint means simply that the joint is not moving how it should, or that it’s “stuck”. This lack of motion sends pain signals to the brain and refers pain to the head and face, hence the headache. Chiropractic care is the perfect choice for anyone experiencing headaches.
Chiropractic adjusts the joints of the spine which in turn provides more range of motion and a release of endorphins within those joints. The added range of motion and endorphin release are keys to alleviating headaches and some chiropractic clinics including our office at CWC also address muscular imbalances as well. By using muscle stimulation in the neck and upper back area, we can influence the muscles to relax and contract which can also help to remove trigger points in those muscles that can cause headaches. If you find yourself with chronic headaches and can’t figure out why, you can try logging a headache journal and that typically helps individuals identify the primary cause of their headaches.
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