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Headache Treatment in Point Cook

Man touching temples in painHeadaches are a common ailment experienced by people of all ages and backgrounds. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, bad posture, poor lifestyle factors, trauma to the neck area, misalignments on the spine, and irritated nerves.

Common Types

Three common types of headaches are tension, cervicogenic, and migraines. Here’s a look at each:

Tension ones are caused by a buildup of tension in the neck or head area. Stress is a common cause of this type, as are poor posture and poor sleeping habits. These headaches may cause discomfort and pain, but they may be relieved using natural chiropractic methods.

Cervicogenic headaches, as the name suggests, are caused by trauma to the neck area. Sporting injuries or occupational injuries often lead to misalignments on the spine, which may lead to headaches. Chiropractic care helps alleviate cervicogenic headaches by freeing up irritated nerves, loosening tight muscles, and restoring motion in the neck area.

Migraines
are an intense and debilitating type of headache that may be triggered by a variety of factors, such as hormonal changes, stress, and certain foods. Other triggers include misalignments on the spine and irritated nerves. They are accompanied by searing pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea. Chiropractic care relieves migraines by alleviating these underlying causes.

Getting Rid of the Pain

Chiropractors use a range of techniques to help loosen tight muscles, free up irritated nerves, and restore motion in the neck area. In addition to joint mobilisations and soft tissue therapy, chiropractors may also use dry needling and cupping to help alleviate head pain.

Frequently asked questions include what caused the headache and how to prevent future ones. We educate our patients on the possible causes of their headaches and provide strategies to help prevent future episodes. We may recommend changes in posture, sleeping habits, and workstations to help prevent tension and cervicogenic ones.

We’re Here to Help

While headaches may be caused by a variety of factors, chiropractic care has been shown to help relieve the underlying causes of the pain. We want to help alleviate your discomfort and improve your quality of life. Contact Sanctuary Lakes Chiropractic today to learn more.
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