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Chiropractic treatment helps treat a variety of symptoms
caused by injuries or other underlying conditions affecting the spine. Most
commonly though, many people often seek chiropractic care after experiencing
constant headaches. Headaches can be the result of a single or multiple injury
or condition frequently focused on the cervical spine, or neck. With
chiropractic adjustments, a chiropractor will work to gradually correct any
spinal misalignments that could be causing the headaches. While many people might
already have the knowledge to seek chiropractic treatment for these type of
symptoms, many of these same people often don’t know the source of their
headaches.
Spending extended periods of time in front of the computer
is a common cause for headaches. After about an hour of sitting at your
computer, people often start to hunch over and slump their heads forward
towards the screen, where the shoulders will begin to round. In time, the body
begins to feel comfortable in this position rather than a normal, healthy
posture. Chiropractic adjustments can help restore the flexibility and natural
mobility of the spine in order for the body to find a better and healthier
posture.
Also, too much stress and tension on the neck and shoulders
is another common cause for headaches. Each individual carries their stress in
different areas of the body. While for some people, tension can build up on the
lower back, the majority of people build tension on their neck and shoulders. When
people face stressful days, the first sign of tension reflects on the position
of their shoulders. This position can become an unconscious reaction to stress
where individuals constantly keep their shoulders elevated and the muscles
surrounding the neck are frequently tense. Chiropractic adjustments can help
relieve physical symptoms of stress, preventing them from turning into a
chronic complication.
Finally, clenching the teeth at night and TMJ, or temporomandibular
joint disorders, are known as one of the biggest causes for headaches. Often
though, people don’t realize that the jaw can be adjusted just like other parts
of the body. There are muscles on the inside of the mouth that if massaged,
these can relax and reduce the pain and tension in the jaw. Certain
chiropractors particularly specialize in TMJ procedures.
There are many other causes for headaches that may also be
treated with chiropractic adjustments but these are some of the most frequent
causes that could be causing your head pain. With consistent chiropractic
treatment, your headache symptoms could be greatly reduced and relieved.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
