Most headaches people experience are benign and mild in nature, however, some will be debilitating and have a significant effect on their lives. Headaches are a sign that something is wrong.
While taking pain-killers may provide temporary relief, they will not address the underlying root cause of this condition. Persistent Headaches is commonly accompanied by depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance.
Common headache causes:
How can a chiropractor help?
CSG chiropractors take a whole-person approach and aim to address the underlying cause of the headache, be it through restoring the neck dysfunction (Physical), helping you adapt better to stress (Mind), and/or nutritional counseling (Chemical). Chiropractic may provide a long-lasting solution for headache relief that can benefit people of all ages.
“Cervical spine manipulation was associated with significant improvement in headache outcomes in trials involving patients with neck pain and/or neck dysfunction and headache.”
– McCrory, Penzlen, Hasselblad, Gray (2001), Duke Evidence Report