Nearly all of us will suffer from occasional headaches, some more than others.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defined the structures responsible for headaches they include:
The Neck
The Scalp Muscles
The Brain Covering Sheath
Did you know… Chiropractic treatment can be used to treat chronic headaches and according to a study carried out in North America, Europe and Australia approximately 10% of all chiropractic patients attend for the treatment of headaches.
Headaches can be caused by….
Dysfunction of the joints in the neck
Physical Trauma
Emotional Stress
Nutritional imbalance
Dehydration
Visual Strain
Local Chiropractor Lisa Reed from Harbourside Chiropractic centre in Portishead explains, “However sometimes in rare cases, headaches and migraines, can be a sign of more serious problems so if you suffer from recurrent or chronic headaches it is often good to seek professional advice.”
Did you know… There are two types of headaches:
The first of which is tension headaches, these are caused by cramps or spasm in the muscles surrounding the skull.
The second are neck (cervicogenic) headaches which are caused by problems of the joints and muscles in the neck referring the pain into the head.
How does chiropractic treatment help Headaches? Lisa explains, “chiropractors will use a variety of specific manipulation or adjustment techniques in order to stretch, relax, mobilise the neck joints, strengthen the neck muscles and remove any spinal irritation or tension.”
Visit the clinics website at www.harbourside-chiropractic-centre.co.uk to learn more about factors effecting headaches.
For Further information or comments, please contact Lisa Reed at Harbourside Chiropractic Centre on 01275 390630 or email reception@harbourside-chiropractic-centre.co.uk.