Peabody, MA Headache Pain Alleviated Naturally With Chiropractic Care

By Donna Beley


There are many different types of headaches that individuals suffer from. Some are due to tension. For example, from working at a computer each day. Others are migraines, a severe type that causes severe pain and nausea. There is help available at Peabody Chiropractic, that does not require the use of medication.

A tension headache can be experienced as a tight feeling or a dull ache behind the eyes. The cause may be a misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck and upper back. A series of manual adjustments work to correct this condition. When pressure is lifted, pain will be reduced.

Subluxation is a chiropractic term for a misalignment of the spinal vertebrae. These are the small, hollow bones that comprise the spinal column. They can be misaligned in a variety of ways, including an automobile crash.

Headaches can last for hours, or in the case of the migraine, for days. The also have different symptoms. The beginning of a migraine is often signaled by seeing an aura, or bright light display.

The chiropractor will do a thorough evaluation of the individual with headache pain. A lengthy discussion will ensue regarding foods consumed before the pain started. Certain foods are noted for triggering headaches, especially migraines.

It starts when there is a constriction of blood vessels in the brain. That is followed by a rapid dilation of those blood vessels. Although researchers find the rapid dilation to cause the migraine, they are uncertain about what causes the original constriction.

A physical exam is done of the entire spine. Often an x-ray is needed to assist in the evaluation. A health history is completed and then a course of care is planned.

A series of spinal adjustments are proven to alleviate the pain in both types. Professional advice will be given regarding the foods to avoid. Some examples are cheese and any meat that contains nitrites.

Research proves that pain is alleviated by the administration of spinal adjustments. Most clients return periodically to maintain freedom from headaches. Follow-up care at regular intervals can maintain the healthy condition of the spine.




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