Wellness Center
Nerve Irritation - A leading Cause of Headaches
Tired of taking medication for headache pain
that does not go away ? A cycle of headaches and medication often occurs
without any lasting relief found. If you think this describes your pain,
then there is good news for you. Recent studies link headache pain to
nerve irritation. One study, conducted at the University of Maryland,
found a connection between muscle tension at the base of the neck and
headaches. Muscle contractions interfere with the sensitive fibers at
the base of the neck that lead to the brain and spinal cord.Find out how
many Canadians are finding a more permanent solution for their headache
pain naturally.
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There are an
estimated 4.5 million Canadians that suffer from severe, recurring
attacks of migraine and tension headaches. They spend upwards of $40
million each year on over-the-counter and prescription drugs in their
search for permanent relief. For some, the medication works.
Unfortunately for many, the relief obtained is temporary at best. This
muscle tension plays a contributing factor to headache pain. Another
study *1 found that the vast majority of migraine headache
sufferers had misalignments of the spinal vertebrae in the neck that
were placing pressure on the spinal nerves. Our treatment of headache
pain is two-fold:
* Remove pressure on the nerves caused by spinal misalignments
* Reduce tension in neck musclesto minimize nerve pressure due to tight
muscles.This stategy works for many headache sufferers, not only in our
office, but also in several studies.One such study conducted by the
government of New Zealand, found that the majority of people who
suffered from spinal misalignments had their headaches relieved or their
condition improved through chiropractic care. In follow-up studies of
the same patients, it was found that many were still without recurring
headache pain two years later. Of course, not all headaches can be
helped with chiropractic care. If you suffer from persistent migraine or
tension headaches, you owe it to yourself to come to our office for a
no-obligation exam and consultation. If we can help you, we will tell
you. If not, we can refer you to another health care professional that
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