Oh My Aching Head in Vassar

Many of us have suffered from a headache at some stage. Some people suffer from headaches in Vassar frequently while others may have an occasional headache. There are many different types of headaches and many different triggers for them such as stress, foods, dehydration, lack of sleep, etc. Ninety-five percent of headaches are primary headaches which means the headaches are not caused by disease; meaning the headache itself is the primary concern.

Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headaches. Most people describe the feeling of a tension headache as a dull, achy type of feeling: these headaches can last anywhere from thirty minutes to several days. The most common cause of tension headaches is subluxations in the upper back and neck area. (subluxations are areas of the spine that have misaligned, lost normal movement and the nerve roots in that area become irritated).

There are many research studies that have shown chiropractic care to be an effective way to treat headaches. A study done in 2001 by Duke University Evidence-Based Practice Center found that spinal adjustments "resulted in almost immediate improvement for those headaches that originate in the neck, and had significantly fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief of tension-type headache than commonly prescribed medications."

Cases vary and thorough consultation and examination should be done before determining a course of care or a referral to another healthcare practitioner. If you feel that chiropractic may help you and your headaches, call our office today.