HEADACHE TREATMENT
Many people are surprised to learn that chronic headaches can be treated naturally, without pain relief, using chiropractic techniques.
Headaches are extremely common and can be caused by many things, from dehydration to poor posture.
HEADACHE TREATMENT
Many people are surprised to learn that chronic headaches can be treated naturally, without pain relief, using chiropractic techniques.
Headaches are extremely common and can be caused by many things, from dehydration to poor posture.
Give headaches the heave-ho
Headaches are one of the most common reasons for people to visit their GP. 96% of people will get a headache during their lifetime. Meanwhile, migraines – which are a more debilitating form of head pain and can also affect other senses – affect around 15% of the population.
Research shows that chiropractic care is an effective, non-invasive and drug-free treatment for headaches.
Headaches are rarely serious and often go away on their own. However, if you have headaches regularly, it can negatively impact on your family life, social activity and even your ability to work. Figuring out their cause can be the first step towards reducing or even preventing them.
Headaches can be caused by many different things, including but not limited to:
• having a cold, the flu or other illness
• stress
• drinking too much alcohol
• eyesight problems
• not eating regular meals
• dehydration
• taking too many painkillers
• having your period
• being in menopause
• lack of sleep
Headaches can also be caused by poor posture, as this causes tension in your upper back, neck and shoulders2. In this case, the pain usually starts in the base of the skull and extends up into the face and forehead2.
If you get headaches regularly, it can be helpful to keep a diary of when they occur. This could help you to pinpoint any patterns that could develop and make it easier to identify the cause of your recurrent headaches.
The benefits of chiropractic treatment for headaches
In the quest for headache relief, chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free alternative that focuses on promoting overall wellness.
While individual responses may vary, many individuals have found significant relief from headaches through chiropractic treatment. If you’re seeking a holistic approach to managing your headaches, consider booking a consultation with us to explore how chiropractic care can be integrated into your life.
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Targeted pain relief for your headache type
Start to experience relief from headaches quickly with a targeted approach to your care. Your practitioner will use precise, controlled techniques based on the type of headache you are experiencing, encouraging your body’s natural healing processes, which will help to eliminate your pain as quickly as possible.
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A natural solution
Many people can’t or don’t want to take pain medications. Chiropractic treatment can help to reduce or eliminate your need for pain-killing drugs for headaches and migraines, helping you to avoid unpleasant drug interactions or side effects while still effectively tackling the discomfort you’ve been experiencing.
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Bespoke treatment plans
Every patient is different and so too are their headaches. You’ll start your journey with a consultation appointment with our team, so we can get to know more about you and the symptoms you’ve been experiencing. Your diary of symptoms can be helpful here! Following this, we’ll create a bespoke treatment plan that’s tailored precisely to your headache type to get you relief as quickly as possible.
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Peventative action
We aren’t only focused on relieving your immediate symptoms. They will also assess your lifestyle, habits and environmental factors that could be contributing to your headaches/migraines and make recommendations that could help you to avoid more of the same type, or other headaches, in the future.
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A holistic approach to overall wellness
You want to be strong and healthy for as long as possible. We understand, and that’s why chiropractic care focuses heavily on the interconnectedness of your body and the role that spine health plays in overall wellness. We’re committed to helping you achieve this goal through the highest quality chiropractic care.
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Symptoms of headaches
Headaches can cause a range of different forms and severities of pain and other symptoms depending on the type of headache you have.
Examples include:
- stabbing, burning or shooting pain in the head
- throbbing or pulsating pain
- pressure in your head
- pain that’s worse when you cough or sneeze
- increased sensitivity to light, noise or odours
- nausea
- vomiting
These symptoms could be felt in any part of your head, your jaw and even your neck.
People who suffer from migraines can also experience visual disturbances, such as flashing lights in their vision or an aura around objects, as well as other neurological symptoms.
Chiropractic treatment is a completely non-invasive and medication-free treatment that is advocated by the NHS but is not widely offered.
Chiropractic treatment for headaches: how does it work?
We know that every patient is as unique as the headaches they experience. Your treatment plan will reflect your individual circumstances.
Chiropractic care works by addressing misalignments in the spine, called subluxations. Doing this ensures that the spine is in the correct position, and this relieves pressure on nerves and surrounding tissues to help stop pain.
During each session, your practitioner will use their hands to:
- manipulate your spine and neck, applying controlled force to the muscles, bones and joints
- perform short, sharp thrusting movements
- move your limbs and joints into different positions
- gently stretch your muscles
“Don’t let headaches hold you back from living life to the fullest. More people are turning to chiropractic treatment for fast, effective relief from headache.”
Say goodbye to headaches in a hurry.
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Alternative treatment options
One of the many benefits of choosing Life Chiropractic for your treatment is you will benefit from having access to a wide range of treatment options from our experienced and skilled team.
Sports Massage
As part of our sports massage service, we offer a range of soft tissue treatments that are designed to target the release of muscle tension, improve posture, reduce pain and help prevent future injury.
Shockwave Therapy
A non-invasive treatment, shockwave therapy delivers high energy pulses to targeted areas of soft tissue within the body, with the aim of increasing blood flow and encouraging natural healing processes.
Sports Rehab
Designed specifically with active people in mind, this service helps people who have experienced an injury or have pain or illness involving the musculoskeletal system using exercise, movement and manual therapeutic interventions.
Why Life Chiropractic?
Expert care from experienced, compassionate professionals
At Life chiropractic, we understand the debilitating nature of musculoskeletal problems. We have an extensive team of experts including chiropractors, massage therapists, sports therapists and exercise rehab specialists, to ensure we can offer our patients the right care, from the right practitioner, when they need it most.
People who suffer from migraines can also experience visual disturbances, such as flashing lights in their vision or an aura around objects, as well as other neurological symptoms.
State-of-the-art facilities
When it comes to dealing with your musculoskeletal system, an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment monitoring are crucial. We’ve invested in an on-site x-ray machine to enable us to perform comprehensive imaging whenever it’s required.
Convenient clinic locations
With five chiropractic clinics across Essex, it’s never been easier to access our care. Choose from our Basildon, Rayleigh, Southend, Wickford or Christchurch locations.
Each has a highly skilled, experienced and compassionate team ready to find out how they can help. We also offer flexible appointment times, including weekends, and free, on-site parking.
Dedicated to you
Our patients are our greatest priority. We take the time to get to know you, your lifestyle and the issues you are experiencing and apply clinical expertise to create a bespoke treatment plan that is designed specifically to address your needs. And we monitor your care every step of the way, adapting and altering your treatment plan if required.
Commitment to innovation
Healthcare is changing rapidly, but we’re dedicated to staying at the forefront of chiropractic innovation. We run extensive training programmes to ensure our teams have access to the latest knowledge and techniques and can apply this to the exceptionally high levels of care that they already provide.
Schedule an appointment with one of our chiropractors in Essex today.
Chiropractic treatment for headaches FAQs
Here are some answers to common questions we get asked…
Does chiropractic treatment for headaches hurt?
When you are seeking treatment to help alleviate pain, the last thing you want is treatment that’s painful. If you don’t know what to expect from chiropractic treatment, you may be concerned about painful treatment. Any discomfort caused by chiropractic treatment is usually very temporary and outweighed by the benefits.
Does chiropractic treatment help with all kinds of headaches?
There are lots of different types of headaches, and chiropractic treatment can help with many of these. This is because chiropractic treatment focuses on improving the alignment of the spine, which in turn supports whole body health and wellbeing. It does this by optimising blood flow and your body’s natural healing processes.
Can chiropractic treatment prevent headaches?
Chiropractic care is about more than just treating the pain you are in right now. With the right treatment plan, it’s possible to help reduce the risk of all manner of symptoms caused by spinal misalignment and other issues with the musculoskeletal system, including recurrent headaches.
How many sessions of chiropractic treatment will I need?
Every patient is different, and the number of treatments we will recommend will depend on your individual case and your response to treatment. In most cases, your practitioner will recommend an initial series of sessions. This will be evaluated to make sure that you only receive the care that you need, when you need it most.
Our transparent pricing model means that we will never charge you hidden fees and will always be upfront about costs for your chiropractic care.
Enjoy bespoke, professional chiropractic treatment in Essex with Life Chiropractic.
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