Most people reach for a painkiller when a headache hits. And most of the time, that works well enough to get through the day. But if headaches have become a regular part of your life if you’re having them multiple times a week, or if they’re affecting your ability to work, focus, or be present covering them up isn’t a solution.
A significant number of chronic headaches, particularly tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches, originate from problems in the neck and upper spine. Muscle tension, joint restriction, and nerve irritation in the cervical spine can all refer pain directly into the head, and no amount of ibuprofen addresses what’s actually happening.
At Horine Chiropractic, we take a close look at the neck and upper spine in every headache patient. In many cases, once we identify and treat the underlying spinal component, the frequency and intensity of headaches drops dramatically sometimes they stop altogether.
If headaches have become your normal, they don’t have to be. There’s often a real, treatable cause and we’d like to help you find it.
Oftentimes, the cause of your headaches is due to the spinal bones in your upper neck being misaligned. When this happens, the muscles at the base of your skull spasm, causing a gnawing ache. This misalignment places stress on the muscles and nerves in your neck, leading to recurring pain.
Sometimes, the nerves in your upper neck can get pinched, which causes your head to hurt even worse, often shooting pain behind your eyes. This is a common issue for people suffering from chronic tension headaches. The pain can be debilitating, making it difficult to focus, work, or even enjoy time with your loved ones.
Not all headaches are caused by neck misalignments, but in our experience, we’ve found that the vast majority of people with chronic headaches achieve significant relief with chiropractic treatments. Chiropractic care addresses the root cause of the problem—misalignment—without relying on painkillers that only mask the symptoms.
If you are in the habit of keeping painkillers in your car, purse, or drawer at work to help knock out your frequent headaches, it’s time for a change. While painkillers can provide temporary relief, they do not solve the underlying issue causing your headaches. Relying on medication for chronic headache treatment is not a sustainable solution.
Instead, consider chiropractic care as an effective and natural treatment for headaches. Chiropractic treatments focus on correcting spinal misalignments, which can lead to long-lasting relief from headaches, including chronic tension headaches.
Please pick up the phone and call us today to schedule an appointment. It’s time to stop living with constant headaches and take control of your health. Let us help you clear the fog and feel like yourself again.
Call 559-625-1100 to schedule your appointment. Our office is located in Visalia, CA, and we are ready to help you find relief.
