By: Brooks Laber D.C.
Do you or someone in your family suffer from headaches? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 Americans, and 4 of 5 children suffer from headaches at some point.
What do you do to try and treat a headache? Do you pop a pill and hope it goes away? Lie down and try to sleep hoping that when you wake you feel better? There is a better and safer way to deal with your chronic headaches.
A report released by Duke University Evidence-Based Practice in 2001, found that spinal adjustments provided almost immediate relief to patients with headache that originated in the neck, as well as having significantly less risk and longer lasting relief that prescription drugs.
So you have headaches, what should you do first? Ask your friends who they recommend, and call your local chiropractor. With a thorough history and exam they will be able to locate the problem, put together a treatment plan that will fix it at its source, and have you feeling better in no time.
Some of the different treatment options a chiropractor will provide include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Ultrasound
- Electric Muscle Stim
- Decompression or Traction Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Nutritional counseling when needed
In the video below, Dr. Brooks describes the most common type of tension headaches, and how a chiropractor can help to address the issue. To set up your initial exam or consult give us a call at (952)456-6611.