Treatment for Recurring Headaches

Are you seeking treatment for recurring headaches? In some cases, a chiropractor might be able to provide a treatment that may relieve headaches and reduces their frequency. Whether chiropractic care is suitable for the headaches you are experiencing will depend on the type of headaches involved.

Tension headaches are a particularly common type of headache. They can occur when the muscles and tendons (particularly those near you shoulders and neck) become strained or tightened; or when nerves in the vicinity become irritated or inflamed. This can occur for a variety of reasons including:

•    An injury like a slipped disc or pinched nerve in the neck;
•    Poor posture placing pressure on the spine, muscles and nerves;
•    Whiplash from a vehicle accident;
•    Stress;

Of course, headaches can be caused by many other things too. Eye strain, dehydration or hunger, the presence of a tumour, caffeine withdrawal, or even the regular consumption of pain medication may contribute to the presence of headaches.

If you do suffer from frequent headaches, don’t delay seeking professional advice. In many cases, the cause of recurring headaches is quickly identified by the right professional, so the earlier you seek help, the faster you may be able to rid yourself of headaches.

If your headaches are related to slipped disc, a pinched nerve, poor posture, whiplash, stress, or some other cause that relates to your spine, muscles or nerves, your Chiropractor Fitzroy might be able to assist. Don’t continue to suffer when you may not have to! Call us today to arrange an appointment.