By Lance Aldinger


There are many different kinds of headaches. The symptoms may vary, but, they all have one thing in common. They hurt. A prominent Gresham chiropractor sees many clients with tension headaches due to a subluxation in the cervical vertebrae.

There are thirty-three vertebrae in the spine. The seven cervical, which support the head, are located in the neck. When they are not in the correct alignment, the resulting pressure against one or more nerves can cause a tension headache.

The headache experience can cause pain in one part of the head in some cases. It can be felt behind the eyes in others. Some people describe it as a feeling that the whole head is throbbing and pounding.

Structured research studies have confirmed chiropractic care to be effective in alleviating the pain of these headaches. Manual adjustments to realign the cervical spine reduce the hurt that people experience. It is popular because no medication, either prescription or over-the counter is included.

Your first meeting will consist of a series of questions and a physical examination of the spine. When other possible reasons for the pain are ruled out, your care can be planned. Through the use of a series of manual adjustments, the pain may be reduced significantly.

Adjustments to the top two cervical vertebrae and the seventh cervical and first thoracic, have found much success. In addition to tension headaches, migraine headache sufferers have been helped. The pain and nausea associated with migraines is debilitating, often making it impossible to go to work, or enjoy any of the activities that enrich his or her life.

Chiropractic care has long-lasting effects on tension headaches for many sufferers. They are not as likely to occur any time in the future even after the office visits stop. It may be wise to see the chiropractor for periodic follow-up appointments to monitor continued freedom from the pain of these headaches.




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